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Seattle social housing advocates want an ‘excess compensation’ tax
Supporters are aiming for a November ballot initiative to fund mixed-income, subsidized housing by taxing companies that pay higher than $1M salaries.
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Seattle City Council appoints Tanya Woo to fill District 8 seat
Woo initially ran for the District 2 seat, backed by Chinatown-International District leaders and big businesses.
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What’s it like to be appointed to the Seattle City Council?
Recent temps Kirsten Harris-Talley, Abel Pacheco and John Okamoto share their experience and advice as the Council prepares to fill its open seat.
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72 people applied for the Seattle City Council’s vacant seat
The Council has until Jan. 23 to fill the opening left by Teresa Mosqueda. The chosen member will serve until voters elect a replacement in November.
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Seattle City Council candidates got $2.4M from Democracy Vouchers
Voters in the Nov. election were able to distribute public campaign funds in $25 increments. Where did the money land?