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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell to face 7 opponents in reelection bid
An actor, an organizer, a doctor and a corporate executive are challenging Harrell, who would be the city’s first two-term mayor in 15 years if he wins.
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Alexis Mercedes Rinck has 4 challengers in Seattle’s Position 8
The young progressive, who ousted Tanya Woo in a landslide last fall, is running against a reverend, a small business owner and a metal musician.
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Who’s running against Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson?
The Councilmember will face three Position 9 challengers, and the results could indicate whether the city’s centrist, pro-business shift will continue.
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Ethics rules for Seattle Council could change under new proposal
If passed, Councilmembers would have to disclose conflicts of interest, but would no longer have to recuse themselves from voting.
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USDA set to cut $1B for food programs. WA food banks are worried
Local banks are already struggling to meet demand, and federal cuts could mean empty shelves for the 1 in 4 Washingtonians who visited one last year.