Renton City Council is among the lowest paid in the region at $21,000 per year, well below minimum wage. (City of Renton) Dismal councilmember pay is hampering local city governments across Washington State. Understandably there might be some revulsion against the suggestion to pay politicians more. The association is often with fat cat millionaires living
... continue reading.External Articles
Articles from around the area, including re-prints from various newspapers (provided under Fair-Use provision.) These are information only, which means that many, Many, MANY of these do not represent my point of view. (Seriously, they don’t.) I just want you to know what’s out there being discussed by electeds that concern Des Moines.
Op-Ed: Want a More Representative City Council? Pay Them More
Dismal councilmember pay is hampering local city governments across Washington State. Understandably there might be some revulsion against the suggestion to pay politicians more. The association is often with fat cat millionaires living in mansions and living the high life. The lack of sympathy is understandable. These are people who wield significant power over their
... continue reading.Should Kent adopt City Council districts? That’s aim of new campaign
By Daniel Beekman Seattle Times staff reporter There’s a new effort underway to bring neighborhood-based voting to Kent, the south-of-Seattle suburb that’s King County’s third largest city. A campaign called “Kent for Districts” launched Thursday, announcing plans to collect petition signatures for a November ballot measure that would switch five of seven Kent City Council seats to
... continue reading.Draft EIS Public Meeting: Zenith Properties Building Demolition Application
Please join us for a virtual public meeting during the public comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Zenith Properties Building Demolition Application. The virtual meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (or when the last comment is received). You can learn more about Zenith Properties
... continue reading.220-unit affordable housing complex coming to Kent on West Hill
Kent Multicultural Village could be open in 2027 next to light rail station By Steve Hunter Monday, January 29, 2024 4:15pm NEWS A proposed Kent Multicultural Village will change the landscape in the next few years of the West Hill along Pacific Highway South and the light rail route. The estimated $120 million project is expected
... continue reading.Point Ruston properties put in receivership are now up for sale
By Shawna De La Rosa – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Jan 22, 2024 Listen to this article4 min Seven properties in the Point Ruston mixed-use development on the Tacoma waterfront are on the market after a recent ruling by a Pierce County Superior Court judge. It’s the latest chapter in an ongoing legal drama involving
... continue reading.Experts are watching these six key indicators for Seattle’s economy in 2024
Here are the metrics these nine economists and analysts are paying attention to as 2024 gets underway. By Neetish Basnet – Data reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal What difference a year can make. Fears of recession were widespread this time last year. But, while it’s still early days, the economy seems to have unstuck itself from the
... continue reading.Do the math: More money for education has not solved inequities
Skip Ad By The Seattle Times editorial board Editor’s note: This is the first editorial in an occasional series that will look at how Washington’s education funding system can be improved to ensure all public school students get a quality education. The truth hurts, but it’s time to say it. Despite a grueling legislative battle
... continue reading.Recycling 101: What to know about sorting in King County
By Melissa Davis and Josh Farley Seattle Times Opinion columnists Editor’s note: Got questions about recycling that fresh-fruit packaging or envelopes with plastic windows? We’ve got answers. Times editorial board members and Opinion columnists Melissa Davis and Josh Farley made a malodorous examination of what happens to King County’s recyclables. They both grew up with bottle
... continue reading.The 2024 legislative session: A packed agenda in a busy political year
By The Seattle Times editorial board The Legislature returns to Olympia on Monday for a jampacked short session. In 60 days, lawmakers are expected to get to work grappling with gas prices, drug deaths, transportation woes, and mental health needs, among many issues. Adding pressure are November elections, and limited fundraising windows, for most of
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