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King County to vote this month on a levy for crisis care centers
A $1.25 billion proposal on the special election ballot would open five on-demand mental health and addiction facilities and increase worker wages.
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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As Downtown recovers, Seattle reimagines what it could be
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King County levy renewal may not cover affordable-housing costs
Advocates warn that the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy needs to increase to match rising construction expenses.