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  New Washington Bill Would Legalize More Homes and Businesses by Transit

  Eliminating parking mandates is a simple solution to a big problem.

  Jan 16, 2023
  January 16, 2023

  Catie Gould

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/catie-gould/

  

  Senior Researcher, Transportation
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  Seven Reasons Washington Needs Middle Housing

  Because housing solutions are solutions for homelessness, jobs, equity, climate, and conservation.

  Jan 9, 2023
  January 9, 2023

  Dan Bertolet

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/danbertolet/

  

  Senior Director, Housing and Urbanism
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  Washington’s 2023 Middle Housing Bill, Explained

  HB 1110 addresses the state’s acute housing shortage, opening up affordable options for families, workers, and elderly and young home seekers.

  Jan 3, 2023
  January 3, 2023

  Dan Bertolet

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/danbertolet/

  

  Senior Director, Housing and Urbanism
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  New Report Charts Need for WA to Plan Ahead for Oil Refinery Closures

  A spate of recent shutdowns across the US holds urgent lessons for local communities.

  Dec 1, 2022
  December 1, 2022

  Emily Moore

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/emily-moore/

  

  Director, Climate and Energy
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  Washington Should Move All Elections to Even Years

  And psst, King County voters: you can vote this fall to supercharge this shift.

  Oct 14, 2022
  October 14, 2022

  Alan Durning

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/alan-durning/

  

  Executive Director
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  In Seattle, Courts Might Reject Approval Voting . . .

  . . . but not Ranked Choice Voting.

  Sep 19, 2022
  September 19, 2022

  Alan Durning

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/alan-durning/

  

  Executive Director
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  No, Approval Voting Would Not Start Sooner than Ranked Choice Voting in Seattle

  Either one would likely launch in August 2025.

  Sep 9, 2022
  September 9, 2022

  Alan Durning

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/alan-durning/

  

  Executive Director
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  Approval Voting Is a Risky Prospect for Seattle

  It’s a novice system when it comes to real-world elections, where ranked choice voting is a battle-tested pro.

  Aug 11, 2022
  August 11, 2022

  Alan Durning

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/alan-durning/

  

  Executive Director
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  San Juan County (WA) Council Blocks Ranked Choice Voting and Other Charter Amendments from November Ballot

  In a setback for county residents and democracy reforms sprouting up across Cascadia, Councilors claimed without explanation that the amendments did not comply with provisions of the Charter.

  Aug 4, 2022
  August 4, 2022

  Jay Lee

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/jay-lee/

  

  Senior Research Associate, Democracy
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  One in Three Garages Has No Car in It

  You can build it, but they won’t park there.

  Apr 27, 2022
  April 27, 2022

  Catie Gould

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/catie-gould/

  

  Senior Researcher, Transportation
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