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PubliCola is an online news publication that covers politics, policy, and government in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest region. Founded in 2009, the website provides the latest news, analysis, and commentary on local and state-level politics, government decisions, and civic engagement.
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2d ago
1. Organized labor groups like the MLK Labor Council and Working Washington have vociferously opposed a proposal from Council President…
The post Harrell Discusses Gig Worker Minimum Wage Repeal, Burien Restrictions Could Prohibit Tiny House Village appeared first on PubliCola ..read more
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2d ago
Mayor Bruce Harrell proposed an updated, $1.45 billion version of the 2024 Transportation Levy on Friday that would increase levy…
The post Harrell’s Transportation Levy Proposal Boosts Tax Measure to $1.45 Million, Front-Loads Sidewalk Construction appeared first on PubliCola ..read more
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3d ago
1. Daniel Auderer, the Seattle Police Officers Guild vice president who was caught on tape joking with SPOG president Mike…
The post Officer Who Joked About Pedestrian Death Will Represent SPD at Conference; Moore Calls for “More Vice Squads,” Criticizes SPD’s Response to Harassment Allegations appeared first on PubliCola ..read more
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4d ago
By Erica C. Barnett The Seattle City Council voted 7-2 to kill legislation sponsored by Councilmember Tammy Morales aimed at…
The post Council Kills Morales’ Affordable Housing Bill, Arguing for More Process and Delay appeared first on PubliCola ..read more
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5d ago
1. City employees who were told earlier this year that they wouldn’t receive pay for retroactive wage increases until October—a…
The post Labor Fizz: City Reduces Delay for Workers’ Retro Pay; Harrell Praises SPOG Contract for “Enhancing Accountability” appeared first on PubliCola ..read more
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5d ago
By Erica C. Barnett City Councilmember Cathy Moore accused her colleague Tammy Morales of “vilifying” her colleagues, calling them “evil……
The post “I’m Losing My Temper”: Moore Accuses Morales of Calling Her Council Colleagues “Evil… Corporate Shills” appeared first on PubliCola ..read more
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5d ago
By Erica C. Barnett The Burien City Council advanced a zoning change during its meeting last night that would…
The post Burien Moves Forward on Tiny House Village as Mayor Vilifies Police Chief for Not Enforcing Camping Ban appeared first on PubliCola ..read more
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6d ago
By Erica C. Barnett The city’s Planning Commission, which advises the mayor and City Council on policies related to Seattle’s…
The post Planning Commission: Harrell’s Growth Plan Will Worsen Inequities and Keep Housing Unaffordable appeared first on PubliCola ..read more
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1w ago
A roundup of this week’s news. Tuesday, April 23 Mayor’s Office Removed All New Anti-Displacement Proposals from Draft “Anti-Displacement Framework”…
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1w ago
By Erica C. Barnett The Seattle City Council is fast-tracking a repeal, sponsored by Council President Sara Nelson, of the…
The post It’s Full Speed Ahead for Nelson’s Delivery Driver Wage Reduction Bill appeared first on PubliCola ..read more