Councilmember Mike O’Brien (District 6 – Northwest Seattle) issued the following statement today announcing his decision against seeking re-election: “After nearly a decade serving as a Seattle City Councilmember today I’m announcing my decision not to seek re-election in District 6. “It has been both an honor and privilege to serve the people of one...
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December 10, 2018January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien
Accessory Dwelling Units – What’s Happened and Looking Ahead
I appreciate the ongoing interest and excitement around backyard cottages and basement units. My office continues to hear every day from folks eager to move forward with projects and be a part of addressing our current housing crisis. Please watch my video below to learn what’s happened and next steps as 2018 comes to an […]
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November 21, 2018January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien
Update on Conversations with ADU Final EIS Appellant
As many of my constituents probably know, I have been working for over 3 years on legislation to make it easier for property owners to create accessory dwelling units (backyard cottages and mother-in-law apartments). On October 18, 2018, the Queen Anne Community Council, represented by Marty Kaplan, appealed the adequacy of the Final Environmental Impact […]
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October 31, 2018January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien, Councilmember Sawant, News Releases, Obrien, Sawant
Sawant, O’Brien Release Report Detailing Feasibility of Public Bank
Councilmember Kshama Sawant (District 3) and Councilmember Mike O’Brien (District 6) released a report detailing what it would take for the City to open and operate a city-owned bank. The report concludes that, while creating a public bank would be a complex and long-term process, the City can take several steps to better align its...
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October 8, 2018January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien
Backyard Cottages Are Key to Building Inclusive, Multi-generational Neighborhoods
I am pleased to share we are one step closer to legislation to lower the barriers to building backyard cottages and basement units in Seattle. The Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been published. The EIS evaluates the potential environmental impacts of proposed changes to the City’s Land Use Code intended to remove barriers to […]
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October 4, 2018January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien, News Releases, Obrien
EIS Report Confirms: Backyard Cottages Are Key to Building Inclusive, Multi-generational Neighborhoods
On Thursday, the Seattle City Council released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that evaluates the potential environmental impacts of proposed changes to the City’s Land Use Code intended to remove barriers to the creation of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single-family zones (also known as backyard cottages or in-law apartments). The results of the...
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September 19, 2018January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien
Transit Savings – How Employees and Employers Could Save Money
For many Seattle families, public transit costs are a major household expense. National data shows that transportation costs are the second highest household cost after housing, affecting cost-burdened households in Seattle. But few people know they can set aside money for transit expenses through a pre-tax payroll deduction. That money can be used to commute […]
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September 12, 2018January 6, 2023Councilmember Herbold, Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember O'Brien, Herbold, Johnson, News Releases, Obrien
Johnson, Herbold & O’Brien Lay Out Path Forward on Tree Protection Legislation
Commit to protecting exceptional trees, maintaining Seattle’s reputation as a ‘truly Emerald City’ Seattle, WA – Members of the Council’s Planning, Land Use and Zoning (PLUZ) Committee issued the following statement specific to the City’s forthcoming tree ordinance earlier today: “The benefits of tree canopies are numerous: a cleaner, more resilient environment, and a more...
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September 7, 2018January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien
How the Sweetened Beverage Tax Allows Families to Stretch their Food Dollars Further
When I think of the sweetened beverage tax, I picture the face of Nora Jenkins. Jenkins shops at the Columbia City Farmers’ Market every Wednesday and picks up her favorite vegetable – collard greens. She receives SNAP assistance (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), but through a program called Fresh Bucks, she’s able to double the amount […]
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August 9, 2018January 6, 2023Councilmember O'Brien
Safety and Costs of Bike Lanes
Last week the city council passed Resolution #31826 committing the city to completing certain pieces of the downtown bike network in the next 18 months. I expect the City’s Department of Transportation to do their best work in identifying cost efficiencies as they finalize designs for these projects so that we can get the safety […]