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Seattle Animal Shelter director resigns, alleging city inaction
Citing funding issues, inadequate facilities and lack of internal support, Esteban Rodriguez stepped down this week after three years heading the shelter.
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Seattle Mayor staves off deep cuts in $8.3B 2025 budget proposal
Harrell balanced the $250 million deficit with more than $200 million from the Jumpstart Payroll Expense Tax, plus the elimination of 159 city jobs.
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Seattle Council pushes alternative to social-housing tax
The measure would use existing affordable-housing money rather than create a new tax, but I-137 supporters say the change could “kneecap” the new developer.
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Seattle enacts controversial drug, prostitution ‘stay out’ zones
The laws establish seven banishment areas for those convicted of or charged with offenses, but opponents argue they won’t solve underlying issues.
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New progressive PAC backs Alexis Rinck’s Seattle council campaign
The Progressive People Power PAC says it’s fundraising to “fight fire with fire” against businesses that support conservative-leaning candidates.