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State of Seattle: Mayor Durkan emphasizes progress, not problems
As she enters the second half of her term, the mayor projects optimism, even amid concerns about homelessness, public safety.
David Kroman
David Kroman is formerly a reporter at Crosscut, where he covered city politics. In addition to Crosscut, his work has appeared in The Seattle Times, CityLab, High Country News, Seattle Magazine and e
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Mayor Durkan calls on AG Barr to resign, joining fellow Justice Dept. alumni
The mayor told Crosscut she would sign on to a letter from over 1,100 former Department of Justice alumni accusing Barr impartial justice.
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Who is the mayor supposed to tell when she leaves town? Seattle shooting raises question
Mayor Jenny Durkan was on a business trip to D.C. during the January shooting. Lisa Herbold, then the council president, says notification should have been clearer.
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Sawant revives 'tax Amazon' campaign to address homelessness
The $300 million proposal comes as the Washington Legislature considers allowing a similar, yet smaller tax in King County
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Seattle City Council votes to limit winter evictions
Landlords worry the proposal from Councilmember Kshama Sawant will leave them housing people for months without rent payments.