Abel Pacheco

Nov. 28, 2019 at 4:01 pm By Special to The Times President Barack Obama recently spoke about our “woke” culture and the purity litmus test we place on our politics today. I couldn’t help but think of Seattle and our most recent election. Our city overwhelmingly votes the same in national elections, on statewide and regional issues, yet when it comes to city politics, we often look to the differences in our shades of blue to divide us.

Our great city is facing a housing crisis. While we are proud to live in such a beautiful place with a thriving economy, it is increasingly unaffordable to live here today. As more people come seeking to call Seattle home, we are not building enough housing to keep up. We need more housing, not less, if we want to truly confront this crisis. In the midst of this housing emergency, we also are fighting to protect and grow our unique arts community and heritage.