Please keep at it - It's very hard to get good info about school board even as an engaged local politics follower. Any light that can be shed is very valuable.
Please keep at it - It's very hard to get good info about school board even as an engaged local politics follower. Any light that can be shed is very valuable.
Just one example here in Seattle progressives got wiped out in 2021 and we even elected a Republican City Attorney. in 2025 progs have dropped that stuff to focus on housing costs and look like they will win
Just one example here in Seattle progressives got wiped out in 2021 and we even elected a Republican City Attorney. in 2025 progs have dropped that stuff to focus on housing costs and look like they will win
Voters are decently pro-housing+transit policy but reacted to toxic leftist crime stances
Voters are decently pro-housing+transit policy but reacted to toxic leftist crime stances
the moderate wing of Seattle civic elites being dedicated to nimbyism makes the path to a yimby mayor+council very difficult despite decent levels of public support for the single issue of building more housing
the moderate wing of Seattle civic elites being dedicated to nimbyism makes the path to a yimby mayor+council very difficult despite decent levels of public support for the single issue of building more housing
Seems like it would be hard to pass an initiative repealing 'preserve park space' on the ballot
Seems like it would be hard to pass an initiative repealing 'preserve park space' on the ballot
Certainly Senakw-style development would be ideal given the light rail stations at either end seem nearly totally wasted otherwise
Certainly Senakw-style development would be ideal given the light rail stations at either end seem nearly totally wasted otherwise
Demolition of the Kingdome 😭
Demolition of the Kingdome 😭
e-bike is a game-changer for the hilly terrain, but riding in unprotected lanes on arterials is extremely unpleasant so it's still a pretty spotty option
e-bike is a game-changer for the hilly terrain, but riding in unprotected lanes on arterials is extremely unpleasant so it's still a pretty spotty option
IMO this is the way forward for YIMBY/progressive candidates in Seattle. Both on the merits but also like otherwise you just lose big to moderate cranks and even a Republican city attorney
IMO this is the way forward for YIMBY/progressive candidates in Seattle. Both on the merits but also like otherwise you just lose big to moderate cranks and even a Republican city attorney