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Seattle, Voter and the social housing

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,

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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. The measure is expected to generate about $50 million per year for social housing.

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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.

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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.

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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 ...

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 voters face key decision on affordable social housing in upcoming special election

The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce wants more housing to be built but has endorsed Prop 1B. Rachel Smith, president and CEO of the, provided a statement questioning whether the Social ...

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