Convention Center Coalition v. City of Seattle

Was the Seattle City Council's enactment of a new housing preservation ordinance that exempted the Washington State Trade and Convention Center from certain housing replacement requirements a valid legislative act? The trial court answered yes. After direct review, we affirm.

Respondent Washington State Convention and Trade Center Corporation (WSCTC) is a public nonprofit corporation established pursuant to RCW 67.40 to acquire, construct and operate a state convention and trade facility (convention center) in Seattle. Appellant Convention Center Coalition is a Washington nonprofit corporation…