Seattle voters will decide if they want to renew the city's housing levy during the Nov. 7 general election. A housing levy has been in place in Seattle for nearly 40 years, and city leaders are urging Seattle residents to pass it again. This time around the city is asking for $970 million over seven years. The money from this levy would be used in several ways to address the current affordable housing crisis in Seattle, including building more affordable homes and housing units. Plymouth on First Hill has about 80 units of supportive permanent housing, with tenants who are more like family. “They call me Mama Bear because I just care so much,” said Michelle Wise-Bailey, the associate residential services manager at Plymouth on First Hill.” I just want to put them in a big bubble and just keep them safe.” Read more: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle-voters-housing-levy-general-election-ballot/281-4c4f2fcd-c034-475c-8cfe-204572c19f03