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Dow Constantine's moving on and Seattle's surprise proposal to tax the rich
Manage episode 450535262 series 3290085
King County Executive Dow Constantine has announced his plan to step down at the end of next year. We take a closer look at the move and the emerging tension between the centrist Seattle City Council and King County government, which has moved further left.
Erica highlights the struggle in this recent story about a city council proposal to turn a sobering center into "a secure facility for people arrested for public drug use and possession." King County's not interested.
We also debate and discuss what prompted Constantine to make the move after serving in the role since the Mike McGinn era, Constantine's legacy, and who will replace him.
Plus, Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore's proposal to tax the rich, and why it's destined to fail.
Our editor is Quinn Waller.
Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails [email protected]
HEARTH Protection: Do not let fear make your world smaller. Get more information at hearthprotection.org
Your support on Patreon helps pay for editing, production, live events and the unique, hard-hitting local journalism and commentary you hear weekly on Seattle Nice.
143 episodes
Manage episode 450535262 series 3290085
King County Executive Dow Constantine has announced his plan to step down at the end of next year. We take a closer look at the move and the emerging tension between the centrist Seattle City Council and King County government, which has moved further left.
Erica highlights the struggle in this recent story about a city council proposal to turn a sobering center into "a secure facility for people arrested for public drug use and possession." King County's not interested.
We also debate and discuss what prompted Constantine to make the move after serving in the role since the Mike McGinn era, Constantine's legacy, and who will replace him.
Plus, Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore's proposal to tax the rich, and why it's destined to fail.
Our editor is Quinn Waller.
Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails [email protected]
HEARTH Protection: Do not let fear make your world smaller. Get more information at hearthprotection.org
Your support on Patreon helps pay for editing, production, live events and the unique, hard-hitting local journalism and commentary you hear weekly on Seattle Nice.
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