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McGinn's parking rate cut: Spread the pragmatism around
Mayor Mike McGinn should build on his decision to cut rates at the Pacific Place garage and find ways to help struggling Pioneer Square with its parking-rate worries.
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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Seattle's tunnel vote and the West Coast malaise
In stripping the elected leadership of authority, California and Washington are becoming economic regions unable to move forward on crucial investments, no matter how lengthy the public debate.
Politics
Seattle police need stronger leadership from McGinn, Diaz
New ideas can be helpful. But the only way to implement them and improve police-community relations is for the hard work of leadership to occur.
Politics
Seattle police, families deserve support
Family members organized a rally to support Seattle police officers. Where were the elected officials?
Culture
Pioneer Square parking: Did city just put neighborhood at a disadvantage?
Pioneer Square is supposed to be recovering. Now comes the city to impose higher rates and longer hours for street parking. Merchants and residents are left to wonder whether this is supposed to help.