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The Urbanist
15 days
Op-Ed: The Case for Shifting to a Land Value Tax
Seattle's property tax system has serious shortcomings, but Aaron Schechter explains how shifting to a land value tax could address them and encourage homebuilding.
The Urbanist
15 days
Op-Ed: Bellevue’s Wilburton Housing Policy Actually Builds Housing
One year in, the Wilburton rezone is becoming a regional model. Thanks to a funded inclusionary zoning program, Wilburton attracted applications for more than 2,300 apartments, more than Seattle logged citywide in 2025.
PubliCola
16 days
This Week On PubliCola: June 6, 2026
AI use by SPD, doubling taxes for transit, fare gates at light rail stations, and more. By Erica C. Barnett… The post This Week On PubliCola: June 6, 2026 appeared first on PubliCola.
PubliCola
16 days
Seattle Nice: Mayor Wilson Doubles Down on Transit Sales Tax
By Erica C. Barnett On this week’s third (!) edition of Seattle Nice, we have a short but (I think)… The post Seattle Nice: Mayor Wilson Doubles Down on Transit Sales Tax appeared first on PubliCola.
The Urbanist
16 days
Crosslake Light Rail Pushes Sound Transit to Most-Used Light Rail System in US
With the boost from the expanded 2 Line, Seattle's Link rail system is humming along at 160,000 daily riders, according to new April data. That makes it the busiest light rail system in the U.S.
PubliCola
17 days
Wilson Caves on Stadium Surveillance, Two More Cops Allege Discrimination as SPD Settles Earlier Claims
1. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson used unspecified “general but credible threats to safety and security” during the upcoming World Cup games… The post Wilson Caves on Stadium Surveillance, Two More Cops Allege Discrimination as SPD Settles Earlier Claims appeared first on PubliCola.
PubliCola
17 days
SPD’s Chief Spokesperson Asked AI for Help with Interview Prep, Rewriting Blog Posts, and More
SPD says the communications director only used AI tools a handful of times, and only “to evaluate their utility” By… The post SPD’s Chief Spokesperson Asked AI for Help with Interview Prep, Rewriting Blog Posts, and More appeared first on PubliCola.
PubliCola
17 days
Investigation Found That KCRHA Director Retaliated Against Staffers Who Complained
By Erica C. Barnett An investigation last year found that a “preponderance of the evidence” supports the conclusion that King… The post Investigation Found That KCRHA Director Retaliated Against Staffers Who Complained appeared first on PubliCola.
The Urbanist
17 days
Op-Ed: It's Time to Reform Sound Transit
Robert Cruickshank explains the ballot initiative he has filed to reform Sound Transit's board governance, arguing the overhaul is needed to ensure ST3 rail expansions are delivered as promised.
The Urbanist
17 days
Legal Appeal from MLB Stadium Authority Restarts Stadium District Housing Saga
A push to allow housing in the Stadium District looked like it had been thwarted by a legal appeal and a shift on city council, but a new appeal from T-Mobile Park's facilities district is poised to reignite debate.
PubliCola
18 days
No More Laissez-Fare: Pilot Program Will Install Fare Gates at Up to 14 Stations
By Erica C. Barnett Sound Transit is recommending a “pilot” project that would add fare gates to as many as… The post No More Laissez-Fare: Pilot Program Will Install Fare Gates at Up to 14 Stations appeared first on PubliCola.
PubliCola
18 days
At City Club Event, Mayor Answers Questions Like “Why Isn’t Pizza Cheap Yet””
By Erica C. Barnett FOX 13 anchor Han Kim interviewed Wilson last night at an event sponsored by City… The post At City Club Event, Mayor Answers Questions Like “Why Isn’t Pizza Cheap Yet”” appeared first on PubliCola.