Earlier this month I arranged for the city council to hear the results of a study (watch the video here) we requested to get a better handle on the condition of industrial and marine-related jobs in Seattle.
At the end of 2007 we approved…MORE
Opinion
COMMENTARY: West Seattle reaches 105 percent of 20-year growth target
Fri, 07/10/09
There may be an economic downturn generally, but recently released city data contradicts the common assumption that Seattle's housing market has taken a hit.
Since Jan of 2008, more than 6,500 housing units have been added to Seattle's…MORE
COMMENTARY: Ballard reaches 205 percent of 20-year growth target
Fri, 07/10/09
There may be an economic downturn generally, but recently released city data contradicts the common assumption that Seattle's housing market has taken a hit.
Since Jan of 2008, more than 6,500 housing units have been added to Seattle's…MORE
COMMENTARY: Ethics, election code changes
Thu, 07/09/09
(Editor's note: This article appears originally in Seattle City Council member Richard Conlin's newsletter "Making It Work.")
On Monday, June 15, the council adopted three ordinances that update and add provisions to the city’s ethics and…MORE
COMMENTARY: An opportunity to protect King County's open spaces
Fri, 07/03/09
By Bob Ferguson and Reagan Dunn
Our region is filled with majestic places. As two kids growing up in King County, the trails and backcountry of Washington were our playground, shaping who we are and what we value.
Though we both…MORE
Our transportation future
Wed, 07/01/09
Everything I need to know about transportation policy I learned at the corner of 15th and Market in Ballard. That’s where I waved signs at 7:30 a.m. each morning during my campaign for the legislature.
One cold, rainy day a gracious…MORE
COMMENTARY: Streetlights can help define vibrancy of a community
Wed, 06/24/09
(Editor's note: This article appears originally in Seattle City Council member Bruce Harrell's E-newsletter "Positive Focus.")
Have you ever called in a burned out or flickering streetlight to Seattle City Light and were told that it would…MORE
COMMENTARY: Now let the voters speak on housing levy
Wed, 06/24/09
(Editor's note: This article appears originally in Seattle City Council member Bruce Harrell's E-newsletter "Positive Focus.")
The Seattle City Council has been working diligently on finalizing legislation that would put a seven-year, 2009…MORE
COMMENTARY: Cantwell says healthcare reform should increase access, bring down costs
Tue, 06/23/09
The health care debate is heating up in Washington, DC and as a member of the state Senate Finance Committee, I’m working to help Washingtonians get the coverage they deserve, and ensure this care is of the highest quality at the lowest cost.…MORE
COMMENTARY: Music tax repeal begins city's economic recovery agenda
Wed, 06/10/09
(Editor's note: The following article appears originally in Seattle City Council President Richard Conlin's newsletter "Making it Work.")
On Tuesday, May 26, the Seattle City Council voted 5 to 3 (Godden, McIver, Rasmussen voting no) to…MORE
