Week In Review Week in Review: protests, affordable housing, and taxes
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Jun 20, 2025 
Reuven Carlyle, a former Washington State legislator and founder of Earth Finance, joins Paul Guppy from the Washington Policy Center and Lex Vaughn, editor of The Needling. They delve into the emotional weight of nationwide protests against immigration policies and analyze the Seattle affordable housing crisis, stressing the need for humane eviction processes. The trio debates the relationship between taxation and housing affordability, critiquing public leaders for overlooking tax burdens. They wrap up with light-hearted takes on community events and the humorous side of local issues.
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Historical Parallel on ICE Raids
- Lex Vaughn shared a historical comparison between reactions to the Fugitive Slave Act and ICE raids.
- The personal impact of neighbors being taken sparked widespread community opposition, similar to today's immigrant detentions.
Density Outside Traditional Neighborhoods
- Building new dense housing in outlying areas preserves traditional neighborhoods in Seattle.
- Adjusting growth boundaries allows for more supply without tearing down existing homes.
Eviction Reform Needed
- Reform eviction processes to avoid harming tenants permanently.
- Use mediation and payment plans instead of court filings for resolving tenant conflicts.