If you haven’t followed City politics, it’s time to tune in and be counted in next Tuesday’s election. The races for Mayor, City Attorney and the two Citywide Council seats will determine how downtown recovers from the pandemic and problems that were brewing well beforehand.
Seattle’s drive for extreme density downtown is equaled by its commitment to battling climate change. But a new heat map co-sponsored by the City shows these goals at odds. Read On….
Confronted with civic problems great and small, it’s often hard to know where to turn for solutions. When it comes to homelessness, one mayoral candidate believes it’s because no single person or entity owns the problem. Is he right?
As the City Council ponders where to focus its post-pandemic rebuilding efforts, it may be time for a field trip downtown.
Like other American cities, Seattle is grappling with bitter politics, protests and a pandemic-deflated economy. To that daunting list, DRA member Karen Gielen would add one more: misguided leadership.
In December we asked downtown residents for their Civic Wish List for 2021. Will City Hall listen?
Tell us what New Year resolutions or actions you’d like to see city leaders adopt in 2021.
