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City Unveils “One Seattle Plan” the first draft of major update to Comp Plan

By jnaegeli / March 12, 2024 / Comments Off on City Unveils “One Seattle Plan” the first draft of major update to Comp Plan

Back to News Center At least 100,000 new units of housing will be created over the next 20 years as part of the draft One Seattle Plan. The 198-page document, released March 5 following two years of meetings that generated input from thousands of people, is a major update to…

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Seattle Bans Batteries, Electronics from Garbage

By jnaegeli / March 11, 2024 / Comments Off on Seattle Bans Batteries, Electronics from Garbage

Back to News Center Seattleites can no longer toss batteries and electronics into their garbage. The City of Seattle banned such items from garbage and recycling bins as of January 1. In implementing the rule, city officials cited hazardous substances as a factor, noting they can pose risks to humans…

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Major Victory in Seattle City Council Races

By jnaegeli / January 31, 2024 / Comments Off on Major Victory in Seattle City Council Races

Back to News Center Out of six Seattle City Council candidates endorsed by Seattle King County REALTORS®, four were elected by Seattle residents, flipping the Council to a more moderate position. For the past several years, the Seattle City Council has presided over a severe erosion of quality of life…

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Seattle Voters Pass Housing Levy

By jnaegeli / January 31, 2024 / Comments Off on Seattle Voters Pass Housing Levy

Back to News Center For nearly four decades, the SKCR-supported Housing Levy has been an important funding mechanism for the creation of subsidized housing in Seattle. The levy has funded the construction and preservation of more than 12,000 homes and assisted organizations, like Habitat for Humanity, promote homeownership. The 2023 Housing…

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SKCR Helps Kill 3 of 4 Seattle Tax Proposals

By jnaegeli / January 31, 2024 / Comments Off on SKCR Helps Kill 3 of 4 Seattle Tax Proposals

Back to News Center The outgoing Seattle City Council did not go quietly. They considered several new or increased taxes as part of the 2023 budget process. SKCR urged the council to evaluate current spending, use all available revenues, prioritize spending, and generate economic activity before considering any new revenues.…

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Seattle Passes Commercial Lease Legislation

By jnaegeli / January 31, 2024 / Comments Off on Seattle Passes Commercial Lease Legislation

Back to News Center Outgoing Councilmember Lewis passed legislation that would impose significant limits on personal guarantees and security deposits associated with commercial lease agreements. While the bill applies only to commercial property, SKCR views it as an opener to commercial rent control and a reduction in property rights. We…

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REALTORS® Endorse Seattle Housing Levy

By jnaegeli / November 1, 2023 / Comments Off on REALTORS® Endorse Seattle Housing Levy

Back to News Center BELLEVUE, Washington (November 1, 2023) – Seattle King County REALTORS® joins nearly 100 other organizations in endorsing the Seattle Housing Levy (Proposition No. 1). The organization’s board of directors announced its decision following a recommendation of its Governmental and Public Affairs Committee. The $970 million property…

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Seattle Councilmember Andrew Lewis Slows Commercial Lease Legislation

By jnaegeli / September 28, 2023 / Comments Off on Seattle Councilmember Andrew Lewis Slows Commercial Lease Legislation

Back to News Center In late August, Councilmember Lewis introduced legislation that would impose significant limits on personal guarantees and security deposits associated with commercial lease agreements. While the bill applied only to commercial property, SKCR viewed it as an opener to commercial rent control and a reduction in property…

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Seattle Finally Passes Drug Legislation

By jnaegeli / September 28, 2023 / Comments Off on Seattle Finally Passes Drug Legislation

Back to News Center Following a failed attempt in June to align the city with state law (recently passed with bipartisan support) prohibiting illegal drug possession and use in public and enabling the city attorney to prosecute violations as gross misdemeanors, the Seattle City Council has passed an ordinance by…

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Seattle Rent Control Proposal

By jnaegeli / July 27, 2023 / Comments Off on Seattle Rent Control Proposal

Back to News Center Outgoing Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant has introduced legislation that would establish rent control in Seattle. Because Washington State prohibits any regulation of the amount of rent a landlord can charge, the ordinance would go into effect only if the state prohibition were repealed. If that…

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