Mixed news on Seattle’s economy in 2023
Seattle saw some good news and some mediocre economic news this year. On the plus side, 83,000 workers were in their downtown offices in September, a 21% increase from…
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King County Council delays action on minimum wage legislation
In September, four members of the King County Council proposed legislation to create a new minimum wage standard for unincorporated areas of the County. The legislation would raise the…
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Seattle City Council candidates raised nearly $2.4 million in Democracy Vouchers
All registered voters in Seattle receive four $25 Democracy Vouchers to give to the city candidates of their choice. This year, Seattleites donated 95,000 vouchers, raising almost $2.4 million…
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Seattle City Council will make appointment to fill Councilmember Mosqueda’s position
As citywide Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda moves on to the King County Council at the beginning of 2024, the Seattle City Council will begin the process of filling her position…
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Seattle City Council approves 2024 budget
On November 21, the Seattle City Council approved a $7.8 billion budget for FY 2024, which begins on January 1. Seattle has a biennial budget process, so this is essentially a…
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Seattle City Council considering a new delivery fee
On September 26, the Seattle City Council’s Public Safety and Human Services Committee heard a presentation from Council staff on a potential new delivery fee. Presented as a means for the…
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Crime rates drop in Seattle following new drug law
Downtown Seattle has witnessed a promising decrease in crime rates over the past year. However, safety concerns still linger in specific pockets of the city. Businesses in these areas,…
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