I thank the Mayor for his recently stated concern about the proliferation of rent increases, I share that concern and agree with him that we must do something. A related issue we should immediately address is the need to increase assistance under the City’s Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance, received by low-income renters who have to […]
[More]The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is accepting applications to the Neighborhood Matching Fund’s Small and Simple Projects Fund until 5 p.m. on Monday, October 7.
[More]A greater demand for housing translates into higher rent. Until we embrace this reality, we will be a dog chasing our tail.
[More]For the City to address the health and safety of current residents, address the concerns of neighbors, and support the Food Lifeline project we must work together to find a way to facilitate the relocation of the residents of the Nickelsville encampment.
[More]Together, the City Council, in collaboration with the Office of Housing will explore all legal options to assisthomeowners who continue to suffer from the housing crisis
[More]April 22nd is your chance to let the Parks and Green Spaces Levy Oversight Committee know what you think of their proposed 2nd round of Opportunity Fund grants.
[More]After you read this Urban Politics, consider sending a message to the Councilmembers asking them to dramatically increase the City’s plans for providing for more affordable housing in South Lake Union.
[More]Seattle Police Department is seeking community and business members who are willing to host a Living Room Conversation
[More]Thanks to Seattle voters who passed the Libraries for All levy last August, all Seattle neighborhood branch libraries will now be open on Sundays from 1-5 p.m. Having libraries open on Sunday was the highest priority in the 33,000 public comments received during levy planning. 15 neighborhood libraries will be adding Sunday hours: Columbia, High […]
[More]I’ve spent a great deal of time listening to what folks are saying about the needs of Lake City. I don’t take these concerns lightly.
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