January 2019 Research

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  Washington Local Options Bill Could Initiate Shock Wave of Better Voting

  The proposal would allow local Washington governments to change or nix their primaries, and adopt ranked-choice voting.

  Jan 31, 2019
  January 31, 2019

  Kristin Eberhard

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

  

  Fellow
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  Can Washington Pass the Country’s Most Ambitious Statewide ADU Reform?

  The bill would let homeowners create modestly priced, green housing choices in neighborhoods across the state.

  Jan 30, 2019
  January 30, 2019

  Margaret Morales

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

  
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  Washingtonians Would Benefit from Switch to Even-Year Local Elections

  Right now, odd-year local elections are costing counties money and participation.

  Jan 29, 2019
  January 29, 2019

  Kristin Eberhard

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

  

  Fellow
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  King County Council Approves Moratorium on Fossil Fuel Expansion

  The measure aims to improve zoning and permitting rules to prevent oil and gas storage, processing, and compressors.

  Jan 28, 2019
  January 28, 2019

  Anne Christnovich

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

  
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  Two Upgraded Voting Systems Are Gaining Favor in United States

  Can Washington help lead a national conversation on voting reform?

  Jan 24, 2019
  January 24, 2019

  Kristin Eberhard

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  Fellow
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  Re-legalizing Fourplexes Is the Unfinished Business of Tom McCall

  For decades, Oregon has used state law to battle economic segregation. Fair-housing experts say HB 2001 is the next step.

  Jan 23, 2019
  January 23, 2019

  Michael Andersen

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/michael-andersen/

  

  Director, Cities and Towns
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  Viadoom Avoided?

  For now, Seattle is surviving quite well without the Viaduct.

  Jan 23, 2019
  Clark Williams-Derry

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/clark-williams-derry/

  
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  Infographics: What Would Clean Energy Jobs Bill do for Oregon’s Workforce?

  It would make polluters pay and invest in Oregon jobs.

  Jan 22, 2019
  January 22, 2019

  Kristin Eberhard

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

  

  Fellow
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  King County Poised to Lock Out Fossil Fuels

  Expected proposal would prohibit pipeline expansions and other new fossil fuel infrastructure.

  Jan 18, 2019
  January 18, 2019

  Eric de Place

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/eric-de-place/

  
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  How to Reduce Emissions and Congestion While Preparing for a Just Transition to Self-Driving Cars

  An eight-point, no-regrets transportation policy wish list for 2019.

  Jan 16, 2019
  January 16, 2019

  Daniel Malarkey

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

  
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