Josh CohenStaff Reporter

Incidents have fallen since the pandemic, but community leaders are still working on prevention efforts, especially as youth gun violence rises.

The progressive member from south Seattle says her work as a policymaker has been eroded by the more conservative majority.

The Jumpstart tax was originally intended to raise funds for housing and climate projects. Now the door is open for the city to spend it freely.

In an hours-long public meeting, community members asked the Council to protect Jumpstart, invest in the Central District, address public safety & more.

Cathy Moore proposed the 2% tax to protect housing and food assistance programs, based on the statewide model 63% of voters opted to keep this election.

The progressive held a commanding lead over incumbent Tanya Woo 57% to 42% in the special election for the Seattle City Council citywide Position 8 seat.

The Democratic Socialist has 68% of votes compared to challenger Andrea Suarez’s 31% in the race to fill Frank Chopp’s vacant seat, who is retiring.

Tanya Woo and Alexis Mercedes Rinck are vying for Position 8 with different stances on big issues like crime, homelessness and the city budget.

Supporters argue the $1.55B property tax will improve city streets and safety for all modes, while opponents say it’s far too expensive.

Mayor Harrell and the Council argue the incentive for experienced officers — now the highest in the region — is necessary to compete for applicants.