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My city (Seattle) is part of a large county that includes suburbs. My city is also part of a state with a mix of many types of areas. Legislation and budgets

My city (Seattle) is part of a large county that includes suburbs. My city is also part of a state with a mix of many types of areas. Legislation and budgets happen at all three levels, and because the city is a primary economic engine of the state, others have an interest in dictating what happens in the city.

bpt3 2y ago
When your state or county mandates free parking or any of the other complaints the parent poster had, let me know.
- whateveracct 2y ago
  yeah luckily seattle (and other cities like tacoma etc) aren't like that. seattle is always a poster child for this stuff but it really isn't that bad for the upper middle class (anyone with a software job). it's probably tougher now. but i started my career in seattle proper 10y ago and 2020 was a giant boon. low interest rates, 3k sqft house outside seattle (but still easily drivable to it thanks to reverse commute) for sub-$600k (went under asking) and sub-3% (-> inflation proof)..what a way to spend that salary the 2010s gave me to save up and enjoy the remote career I'd long established. preparation meets opportunity isn't gonna stop being true even in a "bad" economy.
- jonpurdy 2y ago
  Province of Ontario literally just passed a bill (212) to rip up already-installed bike lanes in City of Toronto at an estimated taxpayer cost of ~$50MCAD, despite opposition from city residents AND city officials, which is unheard of because municipal infrastructure is outside the scope of the province.
  - bpt3 2y ago
    Sounds like the city will appeal and win then.