Nikkita Oliver Is Our Urbanist Meetup Guest on September 14th
Nikkita Oliver is our featured guest at The Urbanist's monthly meetup on September 14th. Oliver (they/them) is a community organizer, cultural worker, artist, attorney,...
Progressive Trend Emerging in Late Primary Election Returns
Primary results have been a Rorschach test for pundits, with moderates divining a moderate resurgence and lefties seeing progressives well-positioned. Late returns have strongly...
Centrists Turn to Old Formula: Crime Fears and More Money for Cops
The progressive wing of Seattle politics is having a vigorous debate about the future of the city with plenty of new policy ideas bouncing...
Teresa Mosqueda 2021 Questionnaire – Seattle City Council Pos. 8
Teresa Mosqueda is seeking a second term on Seattle City Council. She burst onto the scene in 2017, earning The Urbanist's Primary endorsement (as...
Brianna Thomas 2021 Questionnaire – Seattle City Council Pos. 9
Brianna Thomas's impressive resume includes leading the successful campaign for a $15 wage in SeaTac, which kicked off the broader "Fight for 15" movement,...
Nikkita Oliver 2021 Questionnaire – Seattle City Council Pos. 9
Nikkita Oliver ran for mayor in 2017 on the Seattle People's Party platform and finished a close third behind Cary Moon in the primary....
Seattle Rescue Plan Funds Permanent Stay Healthy Streets, Homeless and Housing Priorities
Last week, the "Seattle Rescue Plan" was announced by Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, Council President M. Lorena González, and Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda. This plan...
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...