Elections 2025
Seattle voters appear poised to renew Democracy Voucher program
Proposition 1, funded through a property tax, gives Seattle residents four $25 vouchers to distribute to local candidates each election cycle.
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Elections 2025
Councilmembers Zahilay, Balducci lead in King County Exec primary
The two County Councilmembers held commanding leads in the field of seven active candidates. The race will be decided in November.
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Mental health support for preschools sees 50% cut in new WA budget
The funding is essential to both providers, who are often overworked, and to young children, who risk expulsion without proper intervention.
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Seattle City Council unanimously sends B&O tax overhaul to voters
The revised business and occupation tax would raise $80M in revenue from the city’s high-grossing companies while reducing the burden for smaller ones.
Elections 2025
Four candidates vie for southeast Seattle’s D2 City Council seat
A mayoral policy advisor, an assistant city attorney, a city union steward and a food security advocate are all vying to finish Tammy Morales’ term.