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UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 15, 2018
‘Trump … blinked, Seattle won,’ Durkan says as police get federal funds despite ‘sanctuary city’ threats
The Trump administration, after threatening to withhold funds for Seattle in retaliation for the city’s immigration policies, has agreed to hand over the money, according to Mayor Jenny Durkan and …
Wed., Oct. 3, 2018
The Closer: How Mayor Durkan helped convince NHL execs to recommend Seattle expansion
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday afternoon that Seattle’s expansion bid has been unanimously forwarded for a December board of governors vote. The aim is to launch the new team …
Tue., Sept. 18, 2018
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan unveils $5.9 billion budget proposal
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan’s budget proposal for 2019 and 2020, unveiled Monday, would boost the city’s overall spending by about $300 million next year.
Tue., Sept. 18, 2018
‘What a mess’: Texts by Seattle mayor, council member shed light on head-tax repeal
Newly released text conversations between Mayor Jenny Durkan and a union boss and a multimillionaire entrepreneur underscore how dire polling results helped drive Seattle officials to abruptly flip-flop on the …
Mon., May 7, 2018
Durkan’s dilemma: Seattle mayor caught between fury over head tax, push to help homeless
Mayor Jenny Durkan is facing a homeless crisis, residents and business owners questioning Seattle’s spending, and City Council members pushing a tax on large employers that would raise $75 million …