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The Pushback Against ‘Privatizing’ Green Lake Community Center
The community roared its objections against a public-private partnership to renovate the community center. Is such an arrangement ever appropriate?
Green Lake Community Center is showing its age; cost of needed repairs is estimated at $25 million.
Never Mind the Mayoral Race, City Council Competition is Fierce
Meet the deep pool of candidates vying to replace Seattle City Councilmember Tim Burgess.
With 21 candidates in the mayor’s race, it’s easy to focus on the parade of curiosities—the also-rans who thought it was worth their while to spend $1,951.86 to have their name on the August ballot. It’s also understandable; in August, voters will peruse a ballot that includes perennial candidates such as the guy best known…
Some Seattle Companies May Benefit From City’s Legacy Business Program
A proposed city program could save Seattle’s legacy businesses—but should it?
West Seattle’s Jack Miller will only close the doors of his iconic 85-year-old Husky Deli if he decides to call it quits—which he has no plans to do. He’s among the lucky small-business owners who also owns the building
City Council Office Hours Invite Constituents to Voice Concerns
City Council members are now holding neighborhood office hours. Is it an effective way to govern?
On a bright afternoon at the Ballard library, constituents arrive in a steady stream for their chance to speak for 10–15 minutes with Seattle City Council member Mike O’Brien, who represents northwest Seattle’s District 6. He’s holding his in-district “office hours” for constituents. On this day, they include grizzled baby boomer guys in cargo pants,…