Josh Cohen
Josh Cohen is Crosscut’s city reporter covering Seattle government, politics and the issues that shape life in the city.
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Harrell balanced the $250 million deficit with more than $200 million from the Jumpstart Payroll Expense Tax, plus the elimination of 159 city jobs. -
Candidates Nick Brown, a Democrat, and Pete Serrano, a Republican, disagreed about almost all topics, from juvenile crime to police accountability. -
The laws establish seven banishment areas for those convicted of or charged with offenses, but opponents argue they won’t solve underlying issues. -
The plan would use bonds to fund the development of “workforce” housing in King County for people earning 50%-120% of area median income. -
With 103,933 votes counted, progressive challenger Rinck has netted 46.8% of the vote and incumbent Councilmember Woo has 41.6%.
