Development News for Shoreline, Washington

Resident Opposes Pool Funding via MPD, Citing Cost and Lack of Oversight

Dea Dreyer voiced strong opposition to the proposed method of funding the pool project through a metropolitan park district (MPD) rather than a bond measure, arguing it circumvents visibility, accountability, and public oversight. She calculated that a 50 cents per $1000 levy would amount to approximately $500 annually for taxpayers, comparing this cost to essential utilities and services. Dreyer highlighted that the proposed $500 cost is equivalent to heating a home for several months, watering trees in summer, or several months of electricity. She criticized the potential for the levy to increase to $680 and expressed concern that this cost would be passed on to renters, ultimately driving people out of Shoreline. She also pointed out that the proposed MPD bypasses the 60% 'yes' vote requirement for bond measures, referencing the 54% 'yes' vote for a previous bond measure that failed.

Councilmember Mason Discusses Affordable Housing Initiatives and Partnerships

Councilmember Mason reported on her attendance at various meetings, including the Puget Sound Regional Council General Assembly and the Growth Management Planning council meeting. She highlighted activities during Affordable Housing Month in May, specifically attending the Habitat for Humanity Beyond the Build summit. During this summit, she discussed potential affordable middle housing homeownership projects in Shoreline with experts from Habitat for Humanity, the Regional Coalition for Housing (Arch), and Home and Hope. She also attended an affordable housing learning event hosted by North Urban Human Services Alliance, where organizations like Habitat for Humanity presented partnership models for affordable housing, such as the Imagine Housing project with 18 homeownership units and 90 rental units, and Vision House's project in Kenmore with Habitat for Humanity.

Advocate Presents Model Resolution Urging City Opposition to Discriminatory Ballot Initiatives

Scott Menzies, an ally and member of No Hate in Washington State, presented a model resolution process for cities to officially oppose harmful ballot initiatives, specifically IL 26638 and IL 26001, which he argued are rooted in homophobia, transphobia, and misogyny, not fairness in sports. He emphasized that these initiatives unfairly target transgender youth and women. Menzies shared that 400,000 LGBTQIA+ individuals are fleeing other states to Washington since 2024, and expressed his obligation as an ally to speak out. He urged the council to adopt a resolution opposing these initiatives as a meaningful gesture of support to the LGBTQIA+ community.

Shoreline Recognizes National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Advocates for Prevention

The Shoreline City Council read a proclamation designating June 5th, 2026, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day. The proclamation highlighted statistics on gun violence in the U.S. and Washington State, emphasizing the need for evidence-based solutions and responsible gun ownership. Representatives from Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, including Juliette Scarpa, thanked the council for their recognition and reiterated the public health crisis of gun violence, noting that firearms are the leading cause of death for children in America and that gun violence costs Washington $11.9 billion annually. They encouraged community members to wear orange and participate in local events to raise awareness and advocate for safer communities.