Tim Burgess

Councilmembers Propose “Head Tax” of about $100 per Employee on Large Seattle Businesses to Fund Programs for the Homeless

Councilmembers Propose “Head Tax” of about $100 per Employee on Large Seattle Businesses to Fund Programs for the Homeless

O’Brien and Harris-Talley are proposing a new per hour, per employee tax that would raise $24 million to combat the city’s homelessness crisis.

Dan Shafer

Next Step in Seattle's Affordable Housing Plan Includes 6,000 Rent-restricted Homes

Next Step in Seattle’s Affordable Housing Plan Includes 6,000 Rent-restricted Homes

Mayor Tim Burgess and city leaders unveiled the latest plans to address the city's housing affordability crisis.

Mayor Tim Burgess and Councilmember Rob Johnson have unveiled a new plan to add more affordable housing in Seattle. As the city deals with a housing affordability crisis and rents continue to increase, this new plan aims to add 6,000 new rent-restricted homes for low-income people by 2027. A new interactive map allows you to…

Dan Shafer

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