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On Friday, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson defended her decision to ask for Police Chief Shon Barnes’ resignation, which he proffered Thursday. Several councilmembers have lambasted the move. Story: www.theurbanist.org/wilson-and-c...

Wilson and Council Clash after Seattle Police Chief's ResignationOn Friday, Mayor Katie Wilson defended her decision to ask for Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes’ resignation, which he proffered Thursday. Several councilmembers have lambasted the move.www.theurbanist.org

NEW STORY// Wilson and Council Clash after Seattle Police Chief's Resignation By Amy Sundberg via @theurbanist.org

Wilson and Council Clash after Seattle Police Chief's ResignationOn Friday, Mayor Katie Wilson defended her decision to ask for Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes’ resignation, which he proffered Thursday. Several councilmembers have lambasted the move.www.theurbanist.org

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“Friday's announcement came in response to an August 1 deadline to provide a timeline for the full Ballard Link project, a motion made by Seattle Councilmember Dan Strauss at the urging of transit advocates who raised concerns about Sound Transit's lack of transparency.”

“The construction timeline for the second light rail tunnel under Downtown Seattle between SoDo and Seattle Center, meanwhile, has also slipped to 2042, Sound Transit also announced Friday.”

“The broad range of opening dates illustrates the considerable degree of uncertainty ahead as the agency grapples with a $7 to $9 billion shortfall on the project.”

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The new 2060 timeline for light rail stations in Interbay and Ballard assumes Sound Transit isn't able to unearth any major cost savings or unlock additional financial tools. But the agency painted an optimistic picture for a 2042 opening. Story: www.theurbanist.org/full-ballard...

Full Ballard Link Line Could Take Until 2060 To Build, Sound Transit SaysThe new 2060 timeline for light rail stations in Interbay and Ballard assumes Sound Transit isn't able to unearth any major cost savings or unlock additional financial tools. But the agency painted an...www.theurbanist.org

Quite the severance package!

NEW STORY// Full Ballard Link Line Could Take Until 2060 To Build, Sound Transit Says By Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org

Full Ballard Link Line Could Take Until 2060 To Build, Sound Transit SaysThe new 2060 timeline for light rail stations in Interbay and Ballard assumes Sound Transit isn't able to unearth any major cost savings or unlock additional financial tools. But the agency painted an optimistic picture about being able to make inroads in those areas, pushing the opening to 2042.www.theurbanist.org

Without a state extension, Bainbridge Island is on track to be required to permit any housing project that meets certain affordability requirements, regardless of existing zoning, starting on August 22. Story: www.theurbanist.org/bainbridge-b...

The Builder's Remedy Looks To Be Coming to Bainbridge IslandWithout a state extension, Bainbridge Island is on track to be required to permit any housing project that meets certain affordability requirements, regardless of existing zoning, starting August 22. ...www.theurbanist.org

Great segment here on MLK Way and the Vision Zero campaign to eliminate road deaths, via @kuow.org and featuring our friends at @streetsalliance.bsky.social. omny.fm/shows/seattl...

What will make people slow down on MLK Jr. Way? - Seattle NowWhen Seattle adopted Vision Zero in 2015, the goal was to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries by 2030. While that has not happened, changes have been made, like lowering speed limits...omny.fm

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned on Thursday, being forced out of his role after just a year and half on the job. Barnes's frequent travel and numerous missteps appear to have worn thin his welcome in the Wilson administration. Story: www.theurbanist.org/wilson-ousts...

Wilson Ousts Police Chief Amid Criticisms of Missteps, Frequent AbsencesMayor Katie Wilson ousted Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes on Wednesday, according to numerous reports, but allies are fighting to save his job. Barnes frequent travel and numerous missteps have worn ...www.theurbanist.org

King County Metro's new bus network in North Seattle and North Shore communities is intended to improve access to light rail and increase frequencies throughout the day. But a plan to retire a route between Lake Forest Park and UW has garnered pushback. Story: www.theurbanist.org/impending-me...

Impending Metro Service Changes See Last-Minute Pushback in Lake Forest ParkKing County Metro's new bus network in North Seattle and the North Shore communities is intended to improve access to light rail and bring increased frequencies throughout the day. But a plan to retir...www.theurbanist.org

NEW STORY// The Builder's Remedy Looks To Be Coming to Bainbridge Island By Ryan Packer via @theurbanist.org

The Builder's Remedy Looks To Be Coming to Bainbridge IslandWithout a state extension, Bainbridge Island is on track to be required to permit any housing project that meets certain affordability requirements, regardless of existing zoning, starting August 22. This accountability tool, known as the Builder's Remedy, has not yet been deployed in Washington.www.theurbanist.org

Nearly everything comes down to land use policies ultimately.

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Treating private contracts and personal freedom of expression as the same as a voluntary privilege from legislative fiat is fascinating.

BREAKING: Mayor Katie Wilson announced Police Chief Shon Barnes' resignation and the promotion of Deputy Chief Andre Sayles to Interim Chief. Our story is updated with details. www.theurbanist.org/wilson-ousts...

Wilson Ousts Police Chief Amid Criticisms of Missteps, Frequent AbsencesMayor Katie Wilson ousted Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes on Wednesday, according to numerous reports, but allies are fighting to save his job. Barnes frequent travel and numerous missteps have worn ...www.theurbanist.org