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How a quiet culture war is dividing Seattle
City Hall loves nightlife, bicyclists, and the "creative class." But we are also a working port, a manufacturing center, and a place where green jobs might grow. Why not make it all work?
Jordan Royer
Jordan Royer left city government in 2007 to accept the position of vice president for external affairs in the Seattle office of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, where he currently works rep
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City Council: Does process still outrank product?
Seattle's council came to consensus around 17 "priorities." It's more instructive to listen to each of the council members talk about what could happen in the coming year.
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Best of 2011: Can neighborhoods matter again in McGinn's Seattle?
The Seattle Model of involving neighborhoods is emulated in much of the world, but it fell from favor here over recent years. Even after making a smart hire for a Neighborhoods director, Mayor McGinn faces big decisions.
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For a happier new year, Seattle and the state need to think big
It's about time for the state to take advantage of its relationship with China, by investing now in schools, transportation, and trade.