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What Seattle’s new payroll tax says about the city’s politics
Two years after the failed ‘head tax,’ the city council found a new path forward, without the same opposition.
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Durkan, Seattle police, and the undermining of civil liberties
Subverting the law to uphold it is nothing new for Seattle’s 'troops.'
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Durkan hits back at pledge to defund Seattle PD by 50%
The mayor offered ideas to restructure the department but rejected calls for deeper cuts.
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If police are defunded, Seattle firefighters could face a new reality
City council members and community groups are pushing for a third way to help people in crisis, which may involve some firefighters.
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How COVID-19 hurt Seattle's plan to strengthen its tree laws
The city council passed legislation in 2008 that was supposed to be temporary, but stronger measures still haven’t taken root.