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Seattle City Council District 4: Ron Davis vs. Maritza Rivera
The tech entrepreneur and the civil servant talk about their plans for housing, homelessness and public safety in northeast Seattle.
Josh Cohen
Josh Cohen is the Cascade PBS city reporter covering Seattle government, politics and the issues that shape life in the city. He was previously the changing region reporter, as well as a free
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Seattle City Council District 1: Maren Costa vs. Rob Saka
The activist and tech lawyer talk public safety, homelessness and climate as they vie to represent West Seattle, South Park, Georgetown and SODO.
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Seattle City Council District 2: Tammy Morales vs. Tanya Woo
The first-term incumbent and a Chinatown-International District activist discuss their stances on displacement, homelessness, crime and policing.
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Seattle City Council District 3: Joy Hollingsworth vs. Alex Hudson
The cannabis farm owner and the former nonprofit director talk safety, homelessness and housing in the race to represent Central District and Capitol Hill.
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell releases $7.8B city budget proposal
The 2024 update emphasizes spending on housing, homelessness, first responders and wages for human-services workers.