2025 Episode 27: Nelson Sales Tax Proposal for Public Safety/Treatment Options, Revamped Business Tax Plan from Rinck and Harrell, and More

2025 Episode 27: Nelson Sales Tax Proposal for Public Safety/Treatment Options, Revamped Business Tax Plan from Rinck and Harrell, and More

Author: Brian Callanan July 2, 2025 Duration: 28:40
Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a sales tax proposal from Council President Nelson aimed at improving treatment options and public safety, a new equitable housing plan that looks a lot like one the Council considered in 2024, the joining of two unlikely political allies in Mayor Harrell and Councilmember Rinck with a bid to revamp Seattle business tax c...

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