Eastside Enclave Considers Drastic Tax Hike to Avert Bankruptcy
A small, wealthy Eastside city is facing an "existential budget crisis," with voters to decide on a significant property tax increase to…
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Seattle Considers Land Value Tax Shift to Incentivise Development
An op-ed in The Urbanist argues that Seattle's property tax system, which combines land and improvement values, discourages development and could be…
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Austin’s Project Connect Shrinks Dramatically in Scope, Increases Cost
A major light rail initiative in Austin, Texas, initially approved by voters in 2020, has been significantly scaled back and is now…
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King County Candidate Housing Forum to Address Assessor and Council Races
The Urbanist and partners are hosting a King County Candidate Housing Forum on June 10th, focusing on the King County Assessor and…
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