Bisnow: Opportunity Zones Only Work With Lower Costs
I had the opportunity to be on Biznow’s panel last week on Opportunity Zones, a feature of last years tax reform legislation at the federal level that is supposed to encourage investment in areas struggling economically. I made the point that wound up in the headline of the story: Opportunity Zones Expose Conflict Between Growth Advocates […]
Losing Control: Housing Committee Drama in Olympia
The last two weeks in Olympia have been interesting — maybe even dramatic. The week before last was all about pushing back on the “Tech Giants” burst into the room (figuratively) with a letter supporting SB 5600, a clumsy rewrite of tenant-landlord law. Last week, I started out with a take down of the irresponsible […]
Losing Perspective: A Response to the Losing Home Report
This post is a version of a response issued this morning to the Seattle Women’s Commission’s report on eviction, Losing Home: The Human Impact of Eviction. Here is a PDF of the response. Toward more housing, more efficiency and compassion. By Roger Valdez Director Seattle For Growth About Seattle For Growth Seattle For Growth is a […]
