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Political heavy hitters criticize Mayor Harrell’s housing plan
A coalition including the Chamber of Commerce, realtors and nonprofits say that Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan would not help its affordability problem.
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Advocates say Seattle’s $1.45B transportation tax isn’t enough
A coalition is asking to increase the levy to $1.9B for more bike and pedestrian safety measures — which a poll found a majority of voters might support.
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Mayor Bruce Harrell talks SCOTUS homelessness case and SPD culture
In a Cascade PBS interview, Seattle’s mayor shares how his background shapes his work, from his stance on public safety to his hope for an NBA return.
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Audit finds inflation, wages drove Seattle’s $1.7B budget increase
The new five-year analysis digs into every department’s spending in an effort to help the city confront a projected $241 million deficit in 2025.
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Seattle City Council rejects affordable-housing development bill
The pilot program proposed by Tammy Morales would’ve offered incentives to develop mixed-use buildings while partnering with community organizations.