Housing Advocates, Workers Pack City Hall to Support Temporary Fee Break

Developers and tradespeople alike voiced support for a proposed temporary reduction in Mandatory Housing Affordability fees at a committee meeting Friday. The proposal seems to have broad support from Seattle councilmembers.
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