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City Hall tension: Mayor's 'underspending' budget plan causes friction with Council
Ed Murray's out-of-the-ordinary technique for balancing Seattle's budget brought a cascade of council concerns.
Bill Lucia
Bill Lucia is the editor-in-chief at the Washington State Standard. He has a decade of experience covering state and local policy and politics, including as a city reporter in Seattle for Crosscut.
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Seattle City Council pushes forward on developer fees
A City Council vote Monday sent developers a clear message: Fees to support affordable housing coming your way soon.
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Judge tosses Seattle officer use of force lawsuit
A U.S. District Court judge has ruled that SPD officers' arguments were not supported by the Constitution or case law.
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Murray stumps for Pre-K measure
With two competing preschool measures on the ballot, both sides continue to disagree about costs and are worried about confused voters.
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Former Mayor's Office press secretary files discrimination claim against city
Rosalind Brazel says she endured unfair treatment during her tenure on the job, which lasted about three months and involved several missteps.