These groups have “weighted” influence. If they formally oppose the rezone, it gives Councilmember Saka the political cover he needs to support your request. Morgan Community Association (MoCA) West Seattle Blog (WSB)
Who to Write to Right Now: A Guide to Influencing the 39th Ave SW Rezone
I will post specific opportunities as they come up, but the “Centers and Corridors” maps are currently under review by the City Council. If we want to move the line on 39th…
The “Invisible” Displacement on 39th Ave SW
The City of Seattle’s latest maps for the One Seattle Plan are built on a metric called the Displacement Risk Index (DRI). On paper, Morgan Junction is labeled as “Low Displacement Risk.”…
What is the Planning Commission?
The Seattle Planning Commission does not pass final laws, but its technical recommendations carry significant weight with the City Council and the Mayor. Here is a look at who they are, how…
The Technical Architects: OPCD and the One Seattle Plan
As we head into the next phase of this process, it’s worth taking a moment to look at the people working behind the scenes at City Hall. Brennon Staley is a Strategic…
Mayor Katie Wilson’s Role in the One Seattle Plan
As Seattle transitions into a new era of leadership, many of us in West Seattle are wondering how the change at City Hall will affect our neighborhood. With Mayor Katie Wilson now…
Key Council Decision Makers
Political Decision-Makers (The Voters) These are the elected officials who will cast the final votes. They are the ones who can introduce an amendment to specifically change the zoning on 39th Ave…
Zoning 4-Story Apartments on 39th
I am writing to ensure you are all aware of the rezoning proposal currently under review for our street. The most direct impact on our street is that the west side of 39th Ave…
Seattle Planning Commission Meeting – 2/12/26
What is the Planning Commission? The Planning Commission is receiving a briefing from Brennon Staley of the Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) on the rezoning plan. OPCD is the city…
From Olympia to Our Block: Understanding the 2026 Rezoning Proposal
If you’ve noticed more talk lately about “Middle Housing,” “Neighborhood Centers,” or the “One Seattle Plan,” you aren’t alone. Our block is currently part of a city-wide conversation about how Seattle should…