Lots of stuff happened today. In no particular order: The Council received a first briefing this morning from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations (OIR) on the upcoming session of the state legislature, which begins in January. Prior to each session, the Mayor and Council write a “legislative agenda” to prioritize the issues and positions they want to push for in Olympia. On their draft list so far: defending existing funding for human services the preservation tax exemption incentives for electrification of the transportation system Race and social justice issues Public records act reform Education funding. Council member Sawant continues to …
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2035 Comprehensive Plan heads toward final passage
After an exhausting summer tour through all of the Council’s many committees, the 2035 Comprehensive Plan is one step away from final adoption. Yesterday the Council’s Planning, Land Use and Zoning Committee made its final amendments to the document, and voted to approve it out of committee. Since this week’s Full Council meeting was adjourned early due to a protest, there is a backlog of items for next Monday’s meeting and the Comprehensive Plan will be put on the agenda for October 10th instead.
Continue readingCouncil tackles Comprehensive Plan’s take on schools
Last Wednesday the Comprehensive Plan’s “road tour” made its scheduled stop at the Education, Equity and Governance Committee to discuss the future of schools in the city.
Continue readingUnderstanding the Comprehensive Plan and the MHA Program
The Council has been working its way through reviews of the various sections of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan, and the accompanying Mandatory Housing Affordability program. From the public comments during Council hearings and from discussions on social media, it’s clear that there is a lot of confusion about what the plans say. And it should be no surprise; the Comprehensive Plan is huge, and the city staff made many well-intentioned changes in the way it’s organized that are more confusing if you’re familiar with the old plan. They have published a “crosswalk” document to guide people trying to compare and …
Continue readingUnderstanding the 2035 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation
Last Tuesday the Council’s Sustainability and Transportation Committee heard a presentation on the 2035 Comprehensive Plan’s Transportation section, in one of a series of presentations to various Council committees on the different sections that make up the Plan.
Continue readingThis week: long-term planning
Several long-term planning efforts get airtime this week in Council Chamber.
Continue readingThis week: busy busy busy
It’s going to be a very busy week for the Council. Especially Tuesday.
Continue reading2035 Comprehensive Plan review begins: growth strategy and land use
This morning, the Planning, Land Use and Zoning Committee kicked off a long summer of reviews for the 2035 Comprehensive Plan by taking up two sections: growth strategy and land use.
Continue readingNews roundup: Office of Labor Standards, NCIS, police reform
Yesterday’s Council hearing on funding the Office of Labor Standards made the news this morning, along with the troubled NCIS utility billing system, police reform, and more.
Continue readingMayor released draft 2035 Comprehensive Plan
Today Mayor Ed Murray released his final proposal for managing growth in the city over the next 20 years.
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