In his 25 years working with kids, Ohta has stuck with them through addiction, recovery and relapses. One of his motivators: his own experiences.
The "Mercer Megablock" sale and a proposed new tax on Uber and Lyft bolsters new spending on housing, child care and transportation-related projects.
Uber and Lyft oppose the tax, but support Durkan's proposed minimum wage for drivers.
Staff told leadership the vulnerabilities had been patched, but in fact they had not.
The station was evacuated this summer after testing showed possible mold toxins. Now, local response times are up 60%.
