The rental demands by a few select renters and city council act as if rising rental costs are an Olympia problem. Many people are moving to Olympia because rental rates are lower then Tacoma. In Tacoma a 2 bedroom apartment rents for $1700/month. Then people commute towards Seattle or just work at home. As Olympia housing is sold, rents will increase to match the higher Tacoma rates. The so-called Missing Middle action in Olympia that the City Council parrots was sanctioned as illegal by the Washington State Growth Management Board. It is time the Olympia City Council stop carpet bombing property owners with regulations, and do something worthwhile to help low-income people. Push for actions that will facilitate the building of affordable housing by private builders. Provide tax breaks for these units, not expensive Downtown apartment buildings.
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