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Committee hears that 19 low-income units were sold as council seeks housing priorities and expert briefings
Summary
Snoqualmie's Community Development Committee discussed a broad affordable-housing agenda, including retaining existing stock after the mayor said a developer purchased 19 low-income units with eviction notices issued; council asked staff to recirculate prior RFP materials and convene experts to guide priorities.
The Snoqualmie mayor told the Community Development Committee on Feb. 4 that 19 low-income housing units in the city were recently purchased by a developer and that "the occupants have been given eviction notices" as the owner prepares renovations that will convert the building to market-rate units.
The revelation prompted council members to press for both strategies to retain existing affordable housing and options to expand supply. Council member Johnson urged staff to recirculate prior request-for-qualifications/proposals and said zoning changes on the Ridge and allowances for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) could help preserve and add attainable housing.
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