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'Soul' of Seattle up for grabs in city council races. Whose vision will win?
Change is coming to City Hall — and, soon, voters will tell us what kind.
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In Seattle and beyond, running for office is harder for people of color. These candidates know
Racism and other indignities have littered their path to office. For some, a working class background has made it even more complicated.
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Young voters turned out for last year's election. Will they do it again in 2019?
Numbers from the August primary suggest young voters might be more fired up than usual for this year's local elections.
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Amazon and Microsoft are spending big to fight I-976, Tim Eyman’s plan to cut car-tab fees
When it comes to corporate spending, Seattle City Council races are getting all the attention. But businesses have also spent $2.9 million to stave off cuts to transit and light rail.
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City council candidates are making big promises on homelessness. Can they deliver?
Voters care more about homelessness than any other issue. But some question whether the Seattle City Council alone can solve it.