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We are for creating more housing of all types, in all neighborhoods, for all levels of income. We are for jobs. We are for opportunity. We are for change. We are for innovation. We are for progress. We are for growth! We are for jobs. We are for opportunity. We are for change. We are for innovation. We are for progress. We are for growth!

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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 […]