Olympia Fixes Sidewalks, Who Pays? | Seattle News

Olympia’s city council is tackling a massive sidewalk repair backlog—nearly 28,000 broken sidewalks—with a plan that could shift responsibility from homeowners to the city. While property owners are legally on the hook, enforcement has been weak. The proposal focuses funding on high-traffic zones like schools and parks, holds large property owners accountable, and even suggests fixing sidewalks when homes are sold. Public opinion leans heavily toward city-funded repairs, since sidewalks are seen as public infrastructure like roads. The city has already launched a new repair crew, and the council is now weighing how to balance budget constraints with community safety needs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/45890af08703ad9f