A quiet end to a big week.
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Thursday news roundup
A quiet morning on the local political front.
Council assembles 95% of a budget
It took nearly nine hours today, but the City Council hammered together most of a budget for the next two years.
Wednesday news roundup
Only one story today: yesterday’s approval of the police officers’ labor contract.
Council approves SPOG contract
By an 8-1 vote, this afternoon the City Council approved the tentative labor agreement reached with SPOG, the police officers’ union.
Tuesday news roundup
The Council’s vote this afternoon on the SPOG contract leads the news this morning.
This week in Council Chambers: a big week
Not a lot of meetings this week, but some of the ones that are scheduled are a big deal.
Friday news roundup
Heading for a Tuesday showdown on the SPOG contract, and Rob Johnson says one term is enough.
Johnson won’t seek re-election next year
This morning, District 4 Council member Rob Johnson announced that he will not be seeking re-election next fall.
Community members urge City Council to reject SPOG contract
This morning, twenty four community leaders held a press conference to announce that they were collectively urging the City Council to reject the proposed contract with Seattle police officers.
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