AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHousing & Permitting: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson signed an executive order to speed housing construction, adding extra support for low-income developers, creating a Housing Production Task Force, and pushing an interdepartmental effort to cut permit timelines. Local Government & Fees: Seattle approved an ordinance to curb “add-on” rental charges by requiring upfront fee disclosure and banning many excessive or unfair costs. Public Safety & Courts: A Washington Supreme Court ruling let stand a ballot explanation for Initiative 645’s income tax repeal, keeping the Nov. 3 voter decision on track. Elections & Transit: Spokane County certified August results, including passage of Spokane Transit Authority’s Proposition 1 extending a sales tax to fund operations through 2048. State Economy & Jobs: Gov. Greg Gianforte highlighted a $20 million expansion at Allied Steel in Lewistown, touting job growth—an example of how governors are using business investment tours to drive policy narratives. Transportation Disruptions: WSDOT announced major weekend closures on I-405, SR 520, and SR 99, warning of heavy regional delays. Labor & Boeing: Boeing’s white-collar union contract vote results are expected after negotiations aimed at avoiding a strike that could further delay key aircraft certification work.
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