After a few days’ dry spell, everyone’s writing about the City Council again…
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This week: lots of land use deliberations
The City Council will be very busy with land use decisions this week.
Continue readingNews roundup: secure scheduling, minimum wage, SODO arena
Happy April Fools’ Day! Not much in the news this morning, but some interesting coverage of secure scheduling and of the fight for a $15 minimum wage.
Continue readingCouncil hears Mayor’s proposal for 2016 Housing Levy
Last Thursday afternoon while nearly everyone was awaiting the great unveiling of the Sound Transit 3 plan, the City Council was getting a briefing on the Mayor’s proposal for the 2016 Housing Levy.
Continue readingThis week in Council chambers: transportation, Larry Weis, secure scheduling, and FIRS
Lots of things happening this week in Council chambers, including a committee vote on Larry Weis’ confirmation, kickoff of lawmaking for secure scheduling, the Seattle Housing Levy, and a look at the FIRS Center.
Continue readingNews roundup: secure scheduling and homelessness
This morning an emerging discussion of “secure scheduling” for workers dominates the news, with continuing coverage of the homelessness crisis.
Continue readingNews roundup: housing levy
The big news this morning is Mayor Ed Murray’s proposal to double the housing levy.
Continue readingMFTE: case study on an economic incentive
The Council heard an update on how the Multi-Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) is doing today, and it was full of lessons on what an economic incentive sometimes can — and sometimes can’t — achieve.
Continue readingThis week: transportation up front
There’s lots of transportation-related legislation in front of the City Council this week. Plus a few other nuggets as the Council settles down to work. (UPDATES BELOW)
Continue readingThis week: Herbold in the driver’s seat
This week the interesting stuff is happening in Council member Lisa Herbold’s committee.
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