The view from Bellevue: Seattle has the foundation for future growth — if it can fix its taxes

Participants at the Bellevue Chamber’s Seattle-focused luncheon, from left: Joe Nguyen, Seattle Metro Chamber; Tiffini Connell, West Coast Commercial Realty; Jon Scholes, Downtown Seattle Association; and moderator Joe Fain, Bellevue Chamber. (GeekWire Photo / Lisa Stiffler) BELLEVUE, Wash. — The foundational pieces that tee a city up for economic success are well established: an educated workforce, research institutions, infrastructure including ports and public transit, supply chains and stron