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The petition to remove Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant adds intrigue to this political season.

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Climate (Policy) Change

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Seattle City Council announced an ambitious list of climate goals. Here's what you need to know.

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Is Consensus Gone After Tim Burgess?

Over the past decade, Tim Burgess has clashed and collaborated with colleagues and as a council member left fingerprints on some of the city’s most important legislation. But mostly he has been a consensus builder. What happens when he’s gone?

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Is Consensus Gone After Tim Burgess?