State House Passes Bill Allowing Even-Year Local Elections
The Washington State House passed a bill allowing cities to move their elections to even years, when turnout is much higher. The bill still needs to pass the state senate to become law.
The Little-Known Election Urbanists Should Vote in Right Now
One of the most urbanist local elections is taking place right now and most voters have no idea. King Conservation District Supervisor Brittney Bush Bollay explains what their organization does and what's at stake in this February election.
I Applied for Seattle City Council and All You Got Was This Lousy Article
Ray Dubicki reviews the City Council vacancy "process" as an unselected applicant.
Seattle Council Appoints Morales Challenger Tanya Woo to Fill-In Council Seat
Morales cried foul after her colleagues installed her political opponent under a cloud of megadonor pressure.
Today the Seattle City Council appointed candidate Tanya Woo...
Op-Ed: Seattle Needs Another Pro-Housing Advocate on Council
Vivian Song is the candidate that fits the mold and the moment. Council would be wise to appoint her.
On Thursday evening, eight candidates filed...
Op-Ed: Sara Nelson’s Agenda Is Out of Step with Seattle
The council president's push to slash public services instead of raise new revenue is at odds with voters.
When Argentina’s new right-wing president Javier Milei...
Op-Ed: The City Council Must Prioritize Climate Action Now
Climate change and global warming must join safety, homelessness, and housing at the top of the City’s agenda.
In the first Seattle City Council...
Battle Lines Emerging for Open Seattle Council Seat
Council winnowed 72 applicants down to eight, with Tanya Woo and Vivian Song leading contenders.
The Seattle City Council has a vacancy and 72 people...