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Votes are still being counted in the special election for I-135, which would provide social housing through the formation of a public housing developer in Seattle.
If passed, the proposed ballot measure would create a "Seattle Social Housing Developer" to obtain and operate publicly-owned, permanently affordable housing.
Public comments surrounding the city's growth plan used to be dominated by NIMBYs. Analysis of comments during recent meetings shows that the conversation is changing.
Though the social housing campaign turned in fewer signatures than recommended, organizers expressed confidence in their ability to put the question to voters in November.