IT IS TIME TO QUIT PLAYING HIDE-THE-BALL — Multi-family tax exemption (MFTE). A few months ago, two highly different positions emerged with regard to the financial impact related to the multi-family tax exemption (MFTE) program. Asked what the cost of this new program was… The City said, and we quote: The short answer is – […]

John Reed, Edmonds Hello, I’m John Reed, Edmonds resident.  I am the President of The Alliance of Citizens for Edmonds (also known as ACE).  My comments this evening are on behalf of ACE. ACE was founded in 2004 by Edmonds citizens who wanted responsible development that respected and complemented the character of Edmonds – its […]

The Alliance of Citizens for Edmonds (ACE) was created by concerned residents in 2004. ACE supports responsible development that respects and complements the character of Edmonds – its small town atmosphere and its generally low-level architecture.  ACE promotes preservation of the natural environment in our City – its streams, beaches, parks and open space. ACE […]

Increase the supply of market-rate multifamily housing   City Recommended Strategy Actions: ACE Comments: 1.1       Support transit-oriented development along current and future transit corridors. TOD corridors should be strictly defined. There is concern that the City proposal would bring more MFTE zones. 1.2       Allow greater flexibility in multifamily zones. Not in support. Must maintain current […]