Op-Ed: Seattle’s Utility Fee Policy Echoes Redlining
An op-ed argues that Seattle's utility fee policies for homebuilders disproportionately affect formerly redlined communities, mirroring past racial discrimination.
Due to the location of water mains and sidewalk gaps, Seattle often heaps more fees on homebuilders in formerly redlined communities, echoing racial discrimination of the past.
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