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Seattle Chamber of Commerce: Voter-approved payroll tax won't solve housing crisis
A major opponent of a voter-approved social housing payroll tax in Seattle says it’s time to regroup on how to solve the city’s housing crisis. The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce endorsed proposition 1B in the February special election over the alternative ballot measure,
Seattle voters lean toward funding social housing developer with new tax
The outcome of Tuesday’s election will determine whether Seattle has another bit player in the city’s network of housing providers or a new main character.
Seattle voters to decide on social housing funding in special election
Seattle residents will head to the polls on February 11 to vote on two competing propositions aimed at funding the city's social housing initiative.
Initial election results show support for Seattle social housing tax opposed by Amazon, Microsoft
Seattle voters are showing support for a new tax on big business that would fund a social housing developer. More than 57% of voters said “yes” to the proposed tax, based on initial results posted Tuesday for Seattle’s special election.
Seattle voters embrace new tax to fund workforce housing
Efforts to create and preserve workforce housing would be funded by a new tax on companies with employees who earn more than $1 million.
Seattle voters approve Proposition 1A, pledging millions for social housing
Seattle's Proposition 1A was approved by voters in the Feb. 11 special election. Prop. 1A, backed by the grassroots campaign House Our Neighbors, will tax 5% on the total amount of compensation for employees making more than $1 million per year.
Big budget option for Seattle social housing surges ahead in early vote count
Assuming there are no dramatic changes in the ballot count, money for social housing will start flowing in Seattle this spring. The housing itself could come online later this year.
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Royalettes, Knitters, and Vamps: Uncovering More Of Seattle's Women's Hockey History
The members of the initial group were wives of the Seattle Metropolitans team, including Wilson, whose husband Cully Wilson won two Stanley Cups, one with the Toronto Blueshirts in 1914 ...
Seattle Valentine’s Day weather: Possible snow, chill in the air
Gusty easterly winds will drive wind chills into the teens and even the single-digit temperatures in some Western Washington ...
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Seattle NHL team announces name: Kraken
However, pro hockey in the city dates back to 1915 when the Seattle Metropolitans played in the Pacific Coast Hockey Association. In 1917, the Metropolitans were the first American team to win the ...
Survey: Washingtonians pessimistic about state’s spending of taxpayer money
A new survey of Washington state voters reveals a majority don't trust lawmakers to spend taxpayer money wisely. A recent ...
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500 days to 2026 World Cup: Seattle and its small business owners celebrate countdown
“And we all need to make sure that businesses, all businesses, are informed and able to ride the wave,” Rachel Smith, CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce said. To do ...