Category Archives: George Howland articles

Art, activism and Vanishing Seattle

Posted on January 4, 2018 by George Howland Jr

Cynthia Brothers reflects on the politics of art and the art of politics by George Howland Jr, Contributing Writer Cynthia Brothers, 36, is an artist and an activist. The main outlet for her art is Vanishing Seattle, a social media … Continue reading →

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Parking, affordability and transit

Posted on December 7, 2017 by seattlepolitics

A neighborhood fight over tiny apartments with no parking leads to city hall proposing a Seattle-wide law to help developers By George Howland Jr, Contributing Writer On Phinney Ridge, the issues of parking, affordability and transit have collided. The site … Continue reading →

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Jenny the juggernaut 2: the general election

Posted on November 7, 2017 by George Howland Jr

Seattle’s establishment candidate Durkan wins mayor’s race By George Howland Jr On election night, former U.S. Attorney for Western Washington Jenny Durkan ran up a huge lead, 61-39 percent, over urbanist Cary Moon. While Moon refused to concede, the numbers … Continue reading →

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How will your street and neighborhood be changed by new citywide zoning?

Posted on October 26, 2017 by George Howland Jr

Over 24,000 parcels could be affected by latest HALA effort to build more housing By George Howland Jr This is the big enchilada. In the middle of November, city hall hopes to roll out proposed zoning changes for nearly every … Continue reading →

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Sister could raise conflicts of interest for Jenny Durkan

Posted on October 13, 2017 by George Howland Jr

T. Ryan Durkan has worked on projects ranging from the Convention Center to Sound Transit. By George Howland Jr If elected, mayoral candidate Jenny Durkan must stay mum on city issues where her siblings have a financial interest. That could … Continue reading →

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The mayor’s race: will Durkan’s money bury Moon?

Posted on October 12, 2017 by George Howland Jr

As of Oct. 11, Jenny Durkan has raised $728,000 and the Chamber’s pro-Durkan PAC has raised nearly $900,000 Political observers say the race for Seattle mayor is close—except for money. Former U.S. Attorney for Western Washington Jenny Durkan and her … Continue reading →

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Cary’s Convention Center Conflict

Posted on September 28, 2017 by George Howland Jr

CORRECTION: According to Wayne Barnett, Executive Director of the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission, mayoral candidate Jenny Durkan, if elected, must also recuse herself from “any matter that her siblings have a financial interest in.” Barnett explains, “Anything where [Durkan’s] … Continue reading →

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My humble offer: I’ll be the new mayor

Posted on September 15, 2017 by George Howland Jr

by George Howland Jr Bruce Harrell has announced he will not stay on as Seattle mayor. I humbly offer myself to assume the office (forget about the city charter!) And I would like to announce most of my cabinet and … Continue reading →

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A fallen giant

Posted on September 12, 2017 by George Howland Jr

Ed Murray’s personal reputation is unlikely to survive allegations of sex abuse, but his political achievements will remain historic After accusations of sexual abuse by five men, Mayor Ed Murray, is finally resigning. His resignation does not leave me angry … Continue reading →

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Trump supporter was first host for Lenin statue

Posted on August 18, 2017 by George Howland Jr

In 1995, Suzie Burke, the “Land Baroness of Fremont,” found a place in Seattle for the figure of communist leader “Get a sense of humor,” says Suzie Burke, a supporter of President Donald J. Trump, who was the first host … Continue reading →

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