Accountability Framework
Comp Plans: SAY vs DO
Every Washington city promises housing, transit, and climate action in its comprehensive plan.
We track what they actually discuss in public meetings — and what they fund in their budgets.
The accountability score measures how many plan policies include concrete, measurable commitments.
How the Tracker Works
Three layers of accountability — from promise to action to dollars.
Layer 1 — SAY
The Comp Plan
What the city formally adopted: goals, policies, and targets. We score each chapter on how measurable its commitments are.
Layer 2 — DISCUSS
Real Briefings
What gets talked about in public meetings — Planning Commission, City Council, and boards. Are they actually working toward plan goals?
Layer 3 — DO
Budget Tracker
Where the money actually goes. Budget line items linked to plan chapters reveal whether cities are funding their own promises.