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Why did Seattle City Council halt a 900-unit SODO housing proposal? | #citycouncil

SEATTLE — The Seattle City Council quietly killed a proposal to build up to 900 housing units in a part of town that has been impacted significantly by chronic houselessness. It leaves some key stakeholders, including the stadium authorities representing the Mariners and Seahawks, and union leaders scratching their heads, and has united former foes […]

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Mayor

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell to host meeting with city leaders to address next steps for drug possession law

SEATTLE — Mayor Bruce Harrell will meet with a group of city and community leaders on Monday regarding the city’s current stance on drug possession. The group of leaders will include members of the System Design Work Group. The goal of the meeting will be to define solutions, improve system coordination, and develop implementation strategies, […]

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Mayor

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell says drug use legislation should be ready in July

SEATTLE — Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said he is committed to sorting out how the city will approach illegal drug possession and public use, but the process won’t be complete for several more weeks. The mayor is determined to clarify the issue after the Seattle City Council rejected a plan to authorize City Attorney Ann […]

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