politics
A heap of housing bills failed in WA’s legislative session
Proposals concerning rent stabilization and increased housing density died this time, in contrast to 2023’s “year of housing” when 10 passed.
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Seattle shares plan for more housing density in every neighborhood
The Comprehensive Plan update would create new designations to make space for corner stores and 100,000 residential units over 20 years.
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Seattle Mayor Harrell touts innovation, hope for Sonics return
In his State of the City speech, Bruce Harrell tallied improvements on safety, housing and Downtown recovery, and alluded to the city’s former NBA team.
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Seattle social housing advocates want an ‘excess compensation’ tax
Supporters are aiming for a November ballot initiative to fund mixed-income, subsidized housing by taxing companies that pay higher than $1M salaries.
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WA mobile home tenants add health complaints to investigation
Residents of parks owned by Port Orchard-based Hurst & Son have reported smelly tap water, E. coli outbreaks and raw sewage exposure to state agencies.