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Politics and Government

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Seattle Gears Up to Fight Back as Trump Eviscerates Funding, Rights

Last week Seattle City Council heard from some of the groups most vulnerable to the new Trump administration: those representing LGBTQ+, reproductive, immigrant, and workers’ rights. This begins their examination of potential federal impacts on Seattle, which could include power outages and shuttered research programs at the University of Washington. 
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Katie Wilson Jumps In Seattle Mayor Race as Progressive Coalition-Builder

Transit Riders Union leader Katie Wilson jumped in the race to be the next mayor of Seattle today. Our interview with Wilson covers what's motivating her to run and how she would deliver results where Mayor Bruce Harrell has failed.

Facing Legal Appeals, Seattle Poised to Adopt Stopgap Middle Housing Upzones

An interim ordinance will allow Seattle to meet a state deadline, and decide how to allow four and six units on residential lots around the city. But exactly how to do that will likely be a hotly debated issue on the city council.
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Sound Transit Board Advances Secret ‘Candidate C’ as CEO Pick

The Sound Transit Executive Committee approved a secret "Candidate C" as its CEO pick today. It's unclear if that candidate is King County Executive Dow Constantine or another finalist. The committee will seek to negotiate an employment contract and formally approve the hire at the agency's full board meeting on March 27.
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Ry Armstrong Lays Out Progressive Contrast Against Mayor Harrell

Last month, actor and union representative Ry Armstrong jumped in the Seattle mayor's race, arguing Bruce Harrell is dropping the ball on a plethora of issues. In their interview with The Urbanist, Armstrong explained what they'd do differently.

Washington House Passes Mosquito Fleet Act, Queuing Potential Foot Ferry Expansion

House Bill 1923, approved by an 87-8 vote by the Washington House of Representatives, would allow more local governments to set up passenger ferry districts to serve riders. It heads to the state Senate.
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Eddie Lin Pushes Housing in Council Bid to Represent Southeast Seattle

Eddie Lin is running for Seattle City Council in District 2 and highlighting the issue of housing. Check out our interview with Lin to see what he's all about.
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Op-Ed: Ann Davison and the Republican Politics of Suing Donald Trump

Nathan Rouse makes the case that political expediency, not protecting Seattle’s most vulnerable residents, is the likeliest explanation for Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison's decision to join the lawsuit against Trump budget cuts. Davison is running for reelection and trying to hide her strong Republican ties.