
Politics
Advocates say Seattle’s $1.45B transportation tax isn’t enough
A coalition is asking to increase the levy to $1.9B for more bike and pedestrian safety measures — which a poll found a majority of voters might support.
A coalition is asking to increase the levy to $1.9B for more bike and pedestrian safety measures — which a poll found a majority of voters might support.
Tariq Yusuf, Alexis Mercedes Rinck and Saunatina Sanchez have all entered the race for Seattle’s 2024 special election.
Many companies made headway during the pandemic on promises to go green. But with work commutes required again, emissions are rising.
As current Washington AG Bob Ferguson leaves office after 12 years, voters will choose a new “lawyer for the entire state.”
A coalition including the Chamber of Commerce, realtors and nonprofits say that Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan would not help its affordability problem.