Tech
Now, why again is King County running its own foot ferries?
Hard questions need to be asked, including why a two-boat ferry district needs $1.5 million for management, and whether outsourcing or a merger makes sense.
Jordan Royer
Jordan Royer left city government in 2007 to accept the position of vice president for external affairs in the Seattle office of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, where he currently works rep
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Crosscut: a place for civil exploration of issues
As someone who worked in government, I see the opportunity to talk about barriers to common-sense decisions.
Equity
MOHAI: Is mayor looking ahead?
Mike McGinn seems to be intent on dividing people. This may make political sense, but how long can it work for the city?
Politics
A la carte government: Seattle looks to serve up more taxes
Another tax on the menu? Well, yes, but it's for tonight's special, which surely you will agree is quite appealing. You like roads and bike trails, don't you?
Tech
Seattle sign law shouts 'stop' at city opportunities
Consider the Great Seattle Automated Public Toilet Fiasco. The sign ordinance, which badly needs updating, meant the city had to pay for costs usually covered by advertising deals. We blame everyone but ourselves for failing at something that works everywhere else it has been tried.