Washingtonians Oppose Funding for Highway Expansion, Poll Indicates
In a recent poll released by the Northwest Progressive Institute (NPI), fewer than 20% of respondents agreed that the Washington State Legislature should prioritize...
Cleaning Up Our (Growth Management) Act
When it comes to planning in the State of Washington, the Growth Management Act (GMA) is where we start. It determines where we can...
Meetup Video: January 2022 State Legislative Preview with Reps. Macri and Bateman, and Sen....
This week, The Urbanist got a legislative preview from Representatives Nicole Macri (D-43rd District) and Jessica Bateman (D-22nd District) as well as Senator Joe...
Transpo Notes: No Extra Gas Tax, Metro Staffing Challenges, Governor Makes High Speed Rail...
This week's Traspo Notes highlights: schedule changes to Link, statewide transportation package funding policy, a new trail segment in Bellevue, staffing challenges at King...
Council Elects Juarez President, Swears In Nelson, Mostly Keeps Same Committee Assignments
Yesterday the Seattle City Council unanimously elected Debora Juarez as Council President after a unusually concerted and public campaign that included lobbying from Seattle...
Harrell Pledges Bold Agenda in Inaugural Speech
Styling himself a progressive rather than a moderate, Mayor Bruce Harrell promised to enact a bold agenda and pledged to listen and work with...
Durkan Leaves Behind a Mess After Four Rudderless Years
Today is Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan's final day in office and attention is turning to her legacy as she passes the baton to her...
Divided Between Progressives and Conservatives, Bellevue Mayoral Vote May Decide City’s Direction
Article update: On January 3rd, 2022, Lynne Robinson was reelected as Mayor and Jared Nieuwenhuis as Deputy Mayor of Bellevue.
It's been nearly two...