The Case for The Urbanist Seattle Council Slate as Ballots Arrive
Ballots are arriving in mailboxes across Washington State and voters have big decisions before them. Urbanists have big opportunities to make gains and signs...
The Urbanist Podcast: Vote Up to the End
It's time to vote for Seattle City Council, a housing levy, and elected positions all over King County. The Urbanist has published its general...
Bellevue Council Hopefuls Square Off at Forums on Safety, Environment, and Downtown
With ballots for the November general election set to go out in just two weeks, local voters will soon be tasked with selecting elected...
Harrell’s 2024 Budget Leaves Big Questions on Safety and Looming Shortfall
Durable solutions to police accountability, public safety, drug treatment, and homelessness all remain elusive and vaguely defined.
On Tuesday, Mayor Bruce Harrell released his 2024...
2023 General Election Endorsements
2024 is a critical year for the City of Seattle. It’s a comprehensive plan year. It’s the year we’ll shape and pass a new...
Sunday Video: City Council Forum 2 on Housing and the Seattle Comp Plan
On Wednesday, the eight Seattle City Council candidates in open seat races faced off in a forum held at First Baptist Church. Questions were...
Video: City Council Forum 1 on Housing and the Seattle Comp Plan
On Tuesday, Seattle City Council candidates squared off in the first forum of the general election season at the First Baptist Church in First...
Urbanist Action: Volunteer to Put Our Candidates Over the Top
In just two months, voters will elect a new Seattle City Council, and the race is on for candidates to make their closing pitches....