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Councilmember Foster previews homeowner‑privacy ordinance and funding for 277 affordable units
Summary
Foster described a proposed opt‑in do‑not‑solicit registry with a private right of action and fines for repeat violators, and said committee bills would advance funding for at least 277 affordable housing units in Mount Baker, Mott Lake and the Central District.
Councilmember Foster described new legislation aimed at curbing aggressive real‑estate solicitation and previewed committee bills to move forward three affordable‑housing projects totaling at least 277 units.
"The intent is to allow people to opt in to a do‑not‑solicit list to prevent them from receiving unwanted real estate solicitations," Foster said, adding the proposed ordinance would create a private right of action and allow the city to assess fines for repeat violations.
Foster also told colleagues that three committee bills scheduled for a committee vote would enable investments to support at least 277 new affordable housing units in Mount Baker, Mott Lake and the Central District. She credited coordination between the Office of Housing, the state and local developers and said some projects include community preference elements to prioritize people with historic ties to neighborhoods.
Councilmembers at the briefing did not take final votes; Foster urged colleagues to review staff materials and contact her office with questions ahead of committee consideration. The proposals will undergo the regular committee amendment and public hearing processes before any final Council action.
