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Seattle parks plan: Why does City Council want to control it?
Proponents of Mayor Murray’s metropolitan parks district proposal say an independent Parks Board would be prone to inefficiency and conflict. Others aren’t so sure.
Ben Anderstone
Ben Anderstone is a Seattle-based political consultant. His firm, Progressive Strategies Northwest (www.progressivestrategiesnw.com), offers a full slate of services to campaigns. In his spare time, B
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King County transit measure: Nobody’s favorite, but a favorite to win
Why the buses-and-road-repairs package has a good shot for passage.
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Jay Inslee’s death penalty decision: The long game
The Washington governor's death penalty moratorium may be unpopular, but it could shape his legacy.