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Who’s raised the most money in Seattle City Council races?
As primary ballots arrive in voters’ mailboxes, here are the current top fundraisers and Democracy Voucher recipients in each district.
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Maritime vs. real estate: Seattle’s decades-long rezoning fight
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Mayor Harrell releases blueprint to ‘activate’ Downtown Seattle
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City Council sends $970M Housing Levy to Seattle voters
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Jail or treatment? Seattle City Council is split on drug possession
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