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    Soldiers and civilians at a naturalization ceremony during the 68th Annual Seafair Fleet Week in Seattle on Aug. 4, 2017. Flickr/U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Dickinson.
    Seattle Officials Urge Trump Administration to Address the...
    By Melissa Hellmann • August 19, 2018 1:30 am

    The Seattle City Council and Mayor Jenny Durkan have called for a reduction in citizenship application delays.

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    Photo by Josh Kelety
    City Council Passes Temporary Historic Protection for The...
    By Seth Sommerfeld • August 14, 2018 8:55 am

    With a lively crowd on hand, the Council unanimously voted to delay any demolition of the venue by 10 months.

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    The public files into the City Council Chambers to voice their opinions prior to the vote to repeal the head tax. Photo by Melissa Hellmann
    Head Tax Repealed By Seattle City Council
    By Melissa Hellmann • June 12, 2018 6:20 pm

    After pressure from big businesses, city leaders cave on their plan to fund homeless services.

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    The Neighborhood Action Coalition and Transit Riders Union projected its support of the head tax on May 10, 2018. Photo by Jennifer Durham/Flickr
    Seattle City Council Plans to Repeal Head Tax
    By Melissa Hellmann • June 12, 2018 6:00 am

    Less than a month after passing the controversial measure to fund homeless services, the councilmembers got cold feet.

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    The Neighborhood Action Coalition and Transit Riders Union projected its support of the head tax on May 10, 2018. Photo by Jennifer Durham/Flickr
    Seattle City Council Passes Reduced Head Tax
    By Melissa Hellmann • May 14, 2018 9:00 pm

    The measure decreases the original proposal by 45 percent, leaving some to question if it’ll raise enough to properly address homelessness.

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    Money On the Table for a Safe Drug Consumption Site in Seattle
    Money On the Table for a Safe Drug...
    By Josh Kelety • November 7, 2017 3:00 pm

    As other cities in King County balk, Seattle’s City Council preps for a major public-health effort.

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    Councilmembers Mike O’Brien and Kirsten Harris-Talley speak to reporters in the Sam Smith room at City Hall on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 12. Photo by Casey Jaywork
    Proposal: Tax Big Business to Raise Over $20...
    By Casey Jaywork • October 12, 2017 3:37 pm

    Seattle City Councilmembers Harris-Talley and O’Brien want a #HousingForAllSeattle budget.

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    Activists Pressure City Council to Find Nickelsville a New Home
    Activists Pressure City Council to Find Nickelsville a...
    By Casey Jaywork • October 10, 2017 1:00 am

    The mayor’s homelessness czar says the city has found a new site for the camp.

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    Kirsten Harris-Talley speaks to reporters after being sworn in as Seattle City Councilmember for position 8. Photo by Casey Jaywork
    Kirsten Harris-Talley Appointed Interim Seattle City Councilmember
    By Casey Jaywork • October 6, 2017 5:30 pm

    The appointment comes after a week of public meetings instigated by the Transparent Seattle coalition.

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    Two Cantankerous Old White Men Talked Over Everyone at the First Forum for Filling Tim Burgess’ Seat
    Two Cantankerous Old White Men Talked Over Everyone...
    By Casey Jaywork • October 4, 2017 7:00 am

    The real winner Tuesday night was the moderator, who somehow kept things moderately civil.

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    Mayor Tim Burgess signs the executive order to limit and begin further reform of moonlighting by Seattle police, flanked by Councilmember M. Lorena González and SPD command staff.
    Burgess Seeks to Clamp Down on Police Moonlighting
    By Casey Jaywork • September 27, 2017 2:55 pm

    The order follows revelations that the FBI is investigating SPD officers for working as private enforcers at parking lots and construction sites.

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    Council President Bruce Harrell (left) listens to interim mayor Tim Burgess present his proposed city budget. Photo by Joseph Peha, courtesy of Seattle City Council
    Mayor Burgess Presents Budget, Seeks ‘Healing Path’
    By Casey Jaywork • September 25, 2017 6:09 pm

    His budget would increase funding for sexual abuse programs and homeless sweeps.

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    The hole in our government where Tim Burgess used to be. Photo by Joseph Peha, courtesy of Seattle City Council
    City Council Will Consider Your Application for Interim...
    By Casey Jaywork • September 21, 2017 4:32 pm

    The council scrapped plans for a quick and easy replacement after rowdy leftists cried foul.

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    Tim Burgess is sworn in as the 55th Mayor of Seattle. Photo courtesy of Seattle City Council
    Tim Burgess Appointed 55th Mayor of Seattle
    By Casey Jaywork • September 19, 2017 6:20 am

    The question now becomes who to appoint to fill Burgess’ seat. Nick Licata says he wants a shot.

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    Seattle City Council president Bruce Harrell takes the oath of office as acting mayor of Seattle. Left to right: Mayor Harrell, City Attorney Pete Holmes, District 4 Councilmember Rob Johnson, District 5 Councilmember Debora Juarez, and City Clerk Monica Martinez Simmons. Photo by Casey Jaywork
    As Bruce Harrell Is Sworn in as Mayor,...
    By Casey Jaywork • September 14, 2017 7:00 am

    The City Council president has five days to decide whether he will continue in the interim position.

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    Herbold Asks Bezos to Lead a ‘National Conversation’ On Labor Rights
    Herbold Asks Bezos to Lead a ‘National Conversation’...
    By Casey Jaywork • August 23, 2017 11:45 am

    The Seattle councilmember wants the Amazon boss to help his contract-workers unionize.

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    Seattle city councilmember Kshama Sawant. Photo by Seattle City Council via Wikimedia Commons
    Seattle Cops Who Shot Che Taylor Sue Kshama...
    By Casey Jaywork • August 22, 2017 5:00 pm

    Officers Scott Miller and Michael Spaulding say the fiery socialist defamed their reputations.

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    Matt Irvin, an RV camper. Photo by Casey Jaywork
    O’Brien Pitches Diversion Program for Vehicle Dwellers
    By Casey Jaywork • August 9, 2017 7:00 am

    His draft proposal would help people avoid tickets and impounded vehicles in hopes of breaking the cycle of homelessness.

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    Council Split On Mayor’s Fate Following New Abuse Revelations
    Council Split On Mayor’s Fate Following New Abuse...
    By Casey Jaywork • July 17, 2017 10:30 am

    Murray says: “I am not going to resign.”

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    Teresa Mosqueda
    City Allows Grant and Mosqueda to Raise More...
    By Casey Jaywork • July 13, 2017 1:00 pm

    The candidates are subject to fundraising caps under the Democracy Voucher program. But the cap goes away when opponents raise big bucks.

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