Local Government

July 31, 2026

Good Regulations Shouldn’t Require an Engineer

One of the things I enjoy most about serving on a commission is learning how decisions are made. Every meeting teaches me something new…

June 24, 2026

The Hulu Subscription Problem: Washington’s Habit of Spending Other People’s Money

I’m going to say something that probably won’t make everyone happy. I don’t think Washington State has a revenue problem. I think Washington State…

June 9, 2026

Middle Housing Is Great. But Where Is the Starter Housing?

When we talk about solving the housing crisis, one phrase comes up over and over again: middle housing. Duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, cottage courts, and…