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Seattle’s Reform Fights: Zoning Appeals, ST3 Cuts and SPS Deficit
Thursday, May 28, 2026 · 10 min
Seattle City Council moves to curb zoning appeals while Sound Transit prepares an ST3 triage plan and Seattle Public Schools warns closures may still be needed to avoid losing financial control.
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Seattle City Council moves to curb zoning appeals while Sound Transit prepares an ST3 triage plan and Seattle Public Schools warns closures may still be needed to avoid losing financial control.
In this episode
- Lin Moves to Curb Legal Appeals Hindering Seattle Zoning Changes — The Urbanist
# Lin Moves to Curb Legal Appeals Hindering Seattle Zoning Changes Published: 2026-05-27T13:00:30+00:00 Source: theurbanist.org (theurbanist.org) Language: en ## Story Lin Moves to Curb Legal Appeals Hindering Seattle Zoning Changes 📰 Support nonprofit journalism Donate # Lin Moves to Curb Legal Appeals Hindering Seattle Zoning Changes By Ryan Packer- May 27, 2026 Share The Washington…
- Sound Transit Updates ST3 Plan Amid Financial Constraints – Seattle Transit Blog — Seattle Transit Blog
 # Sound Transit Updates ST3 Plan Amid Financial Constraints On Thursday, Sound Transit Board Chair Dave Somers will share a resolution to update the Sound Transit 3 system plan. This update will help align the agency’s future Link extensions with the available funding. Due to record-breaking inflation and more…
- 'Everything has to be on the table': Seattle Public Schools superintendent says closures still possible to fix $87M deficit - MyNorthwest.com — MyNorthwest
# 'Everything has to be on the table': Seattle Public Schools superintendent says closures still possible to fix $87M deficit - MyNorthwest.com Author: Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show Published: 2026-05-26T17:00:02-07:00 Source: mynorthwest.com (mynorthwest.com) Language: en ## Story 'Everything has to be on the table': Seattle Public Schools superintendent says closures still possible to fix…
- Step Back — If Olympia has already ordered cities to allow more middle housing, how can Seattle zoning changes still get tied up in local appeals — and what tradeoff is the city making if it narrows those appeal rights?
Background sources
- Seattle Just Rezoned Entire City — That Was the Easy Part » The Urbanist — Theurbanist
- Lin Moves to Curb Legal Appeals Hindering Seattle Zoning Changes — Theurbanist
- Seattle Growth Plan Appeal Tests Laws Removing Roadblocks to Housing — Theurbanist
- Environmental advocates want more scrutiny of Seattle's development plan | KNKX Public Radio — KNKX Public Radio
- Seattle Poised to Remove SEPA Review Hurdle for Most Housing Projects » The Urbanist — Theurbanist
- Addressing Seattle Housing Shortage: Mayor Wilson Releases Final Centers and Corridors Zoning Proposal - Office of the Mayor — Seferiana Day-Hasegawa
- Mourn the Likely Deferral of Ballard Link Extension — r/Seattle (65 pts, 35 comments)
Some folks are hosting a satirical funeral procession for Ballard Light Rail on Thursday, 12 pm. Procession starts at 5th and Yesler and goes to Union Station. Wear black, bring epitaphs, and spend time mourning the hopes and dreams of public transit advocates for a comprehensive light rail system that reaches all parts of the city. **What Can I Do to Save Ballard Rail?** The Sound Transit…