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 […]
Many is a Word That Only Leaves You Guessing: Update to Seattle Non-Profit Cost Data
There is something satisfying about finding a mistake and fixing it. It’s also satisfying when someone takes the time to read something and ask, “What’s the message here?” Yesterday, a potential supporter wondered, “What’s going on with your page, “Non-Profit Housing Projects?” Unfortunately, the formatting on the page is a mess. The column that calculates […]
