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Politics and Government

Safe Routes and Social Housing Headline Jessyn Farrell’s Mayoral Platform

Getting urbanism right is a big reason Jessyn Farrell is running for Mayor of Seattle. "In an era where we're reckoning with systemic racism and...
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Bruce Harrell Would Follow the Data as Mayor, but Where Will It Lead Him?

"The City, both the Council and Mayor, are not seeing the opportunity that we have in the midst of a crisis," Mayoral candidate Bruce...

Shoreline Sends Parks Expansion to April 27th Ballot

In January, the Shoreline City Council voted to place a park improvement and park land acquisition bond measure on the April 27, 2021 special...

Ideas in Open Streets: Make Them Permanent, Seattle

Councilmember Strauss looks towards long-term café streets. Councilmember Dan Strauss is enjoying Seattle’s outdoor dining cafe streets, even outside of his own district. “I love...
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Nikkita Oliver’s March to City Hall Continues with City Council Bid

Nikkita Oliver entered the race for Seattle City Council with instant name recognition, having finished a close third four years ago in a run...

Sunday Video: Who Really Designs Cities?

https://youtu.be/gsh_d3ypnBU Using Cities: Skylines as a comparative, Dave Amos looks at the nuts and bolts of who really plans and manages cities in America. It’s...

Mayor Durkan ‘Pivots’ from Road Pricing to Electrification Blueprint

In 2018, Mayor Jenny Durkan made a splash by embracing the idea of enacting downtown cordon tolling to reduce car congestion, pledging to realize...

Why Are Seattle Democracy Voucher Users Funding Opposing Campaigns?

Seattle’s unique Democracy Voucher program provides registered voters with four $25 vouchers to donate to eligible candidates. The program has successfully flooded city elections...