I am opposed to elected officials spending tax dollars on proposed construction or large programs until the present Charter is changed to include a Comptroller and Treasurer. Council Bonds included. Seattle Mayor and Council are confronted with many problems to resolve before they know what has to be built, to what extent beyond the present, the ability of the taxpayers to afford and adequate means of redressing wrongs. Each is aware they have an elected City Attorney to consult. All city departments have morale and performance problems attributed to poor leadership from the top down.
Qualifications are a major factor.
Leadership is lacking. Training is lacking. Support is non-existent. Discipline and supervision is uncontrolled, erratic and political. They need a lot of assistance from the mayor and support from the Council.