Prop 1A Ballots Have Arrived, Determining Social Housing’s Future in Seattle
Seattle Proposition 1A would tax excess compensation to fund mixed-income social housing. The Urbanist endorses a yes on 1A vote and urges you to vote by the February 11 deadline.
The Urbanist Endorses Burien’s Measure 1 as Real Minimum Wage Boost
Burien residents should vote for Measure 1 because it will actually raise pay for low-wage workers. The Burien City Council has sought to muddy the waters, but their alternative is riddled with exemptions and a tip penalty that will largely erase the benefit to workers.
Rory O’Sullivan Launches Progressive Challenge Against Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison
Rory O'Sullivan is a long-time Democratic party leader and legal aid attorney. He's challenging Republican Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison, who he sees as ineffective and out of step with Seattle values.
The Urbanist Endorses Seattle Prop 1A to Fund Social Housing
In February, Seattleites should vote yes on Proposition 1A to launch the Seattle Social Housing Developer with progressive revenue. The Urbanist Elections Committee lays out why.