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Amazon quietly works to reshape politics in its hometown after going to battle with Seattle officials
Supporters of the head tax rush the City Council chambers during a vote to repeal the controversial legislation. Behind the…
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Amazon gives $1M to group seeking to upend Seattle City Council in upcoming election
Supporters of the head tax rush the City Council chambers during a vote to repeal the controversial legislation. Behind the…
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Emboldened by election day victory, new Seattle City Council launches next challenge to Amazon
Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant declares victory in the November 2019 election. (Photo via KshamaSawant.Org) Just two weeks into…
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Week in Geek Podcast: Seattle is taxing big business and tech is pissed — what happens now?
Workers, homeless service providers, and affordability advocates pack the Seattle City Council Chambers to push for and against the head…
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Exit interview: Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan on the pandemic, Amazon, and fighting the city council
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan takes questions from reporters following an Apple event in 2019 for the company’s new building in…
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