Our Response to Proposed Housing Strategy Committee
August 6, 2014 Dear Councilmember Clark, Thank you for proposing a resolution to create a Comprehensive Housing Strategy Advisory Committee. We think this is a step in the right direction since we have called for the City Council to develop a comprehensive housing plan[1]. Attached you will the find the names of the many people […]
Not a Plan Yet, but a Committee to Plan
We’ve been calling for a comprehensive housing plan from the Seattle City Council, including with our video and petition. For too long the Council has taken a piecemeal approach to housing and land use and has largely relied on regulations, rules, fees, and taxes which simply add costs to housing, reduce supply, and ensure higher […]
On the Radio: Housing, Growth, and Rent Control
Today between 1 and 2PM I’ll be on the “Rental Property Coach” radio show on AM 1590 talking about housing and development and, very likely, rent control. The show is recorded at this time and then broadcast on Saturday morning. We are able, however, to take calls with questions or comments. If you have questions […]
