King County will challenge legality of I-976
King County Executive Dow Constantine is preparing to file a legal challenge against Initiative 976, which was approved by voters across the state in the Nov. 5 election. A press release from the Executive’s office on Nov. 6 said Constantine asked the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s office to prepare a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of I-976. The initiative promises $30 car tabs, but could result in more than $100 million in cuts to Metro services between 2020 and 2025. Continue reading in the Auburn Reporter.
Inslee postpones future transportation projects after voters approve I-976
Gov. Jay Inslee has taken immediate action after voters approved an initiative that would slash car-tab fees. The Associated Press called the measure Wednesday. After a second round of results were released Wednesday, 55.76% of voters are approving Initiative 976 and 44.24% are rejecting it. Continue reading at King5.com.
Amazon’s spending in Seattle Council races doesn’t deliver
Amazon poured $1.5 million into an effort to overhaul Seattle’s City Council this year. It didn’t deliver. Though many votes remain to be counted, early returns suggest the online retail giant and other business interests will have fewer obvious allies on the Council than at any time in recent memory. Continue reading in the Skagit Valley Herald.
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