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3/11

Note: This was published in the Puget Sound Business Journal. This version has minor edits to acknowledge recent developments. There’s a narrative out there, in various circles, that West Coast Blue Cities are incapable of being run well. [...]

3/10

Rinck-sponsored bill similar to other regulations adopted throughout the region and beyond Today Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8) celebrated the passage of emergency legislation that establishes a one-year moratorium [...]

3/10

Levy proposal continues 2019 investments in open hours, books and materials, technology access, and children’s programming Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) joined Mayor Katie Wilson, Seattle Public Library’s Chief Librarian Tom Fay, and [...]

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