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Elections & Endorsements

Op-Ed: Andrea Suarez Is a Republican Pretending to Be a Democrat

The 43rd District deserves an honest leader and a real progressive. Andrea Suarez isn't it.

Seattle’s Downtown Activation Plan Remains Stuck in Low Gear

A year into announcing its ambitious Downtown Activation Plan, the Harrell Administration is touting successes. But so far those are primarily spot improvements, with many big initiatives in limbo or on hold.

Op-Ed: Local Leaders Pioneering a New, Undemocratic Seattle Process

While the Seattle City Council has recently stifled opportunity for public participation and dissent, Seattle Public Schools is even further along, having already adopted many of the same undemocratic practices now seen at City Hall.

Saturday Video: Hacks and Wonks Primary Election Roundtable

Hacks and Wonks hosted a panel on primary election results with four top political strategists. Check out the video for their takeaways.

Urbanist Candidates Make Strong Showing in August Primary

Progressive urbanists appear poised to flip a Seattle City Council seat, win the Pierce County Executive race, and expand their caucus in the state legislature.
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Rian Watt Talks Primary Results on Hack and Wonks Podcast

The Urbanist's Senior Advisor Rian Watt discussed primary election results and the latest happenings at Seattle City Hall on a August 9 episode of...
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Seattle’s Rushed Plan to Jail Low-Level Offenders Passes Its First Hurdle

On Wednesday, Seattle Council’s public safety committee advanced Mayor Bruce Harrell’s proposal to contract with the South Correctional Facility (SCORE) jail to house a limited number of people accused of simple misdemeanors, such as criminal trespass and shoplifting. The proposal comes with logistical challenge and its share of critics.
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Op-Ed: Seattle Council Won’t Get Away with Gutting Minimum Wage Law

The Seattle City Council is queuing up a debate on appropriate wages for service workers at smaller employers. At the behest of restaurant owners, Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth is seeking to cancel a scheduled minimum wage increase.