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The underlying bill would sunset after 10 years. Sawant wants to get rid of that provision. That passes 4-3 (with 2 abstentions).

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to hear CMs make their final comments on the amended #JumpStartSeattle bill (which no longer has a sunset clause). #TaxTheRich seattlechannel.org/watch-live

began her comments condemning the Mayor for again sending police in riot gear after protesters at the #CHOP. Cal Anderson Park was swept of encampments.

CM Morales said they've overcome the Seattle's traditional powerbrokers and the status quo that protects the wealthiest over the "little guy." #JumpStartSeattle #TaxTheRich

is still a no. She is listing businesses that she says are hit but shouldn't be. Seems to be suggesting that food banks and legal aid providers pay $150,000 salaries. Very dubious. #JumpStartSeattle

"I was disappointed some of my amendments did not pass," CM Pedersen said. "I thought they were all reasonable." He's a no vote, but "reserving the right to change [his] mind." #JumpStartSeattle

Mayor Durkan Launches Offensive Against Sawant and CHOP After Protest Outside Her Home

"I want to start by condemning

@MayorJenny

's attacks on protesters on the #CHOP,"

@cmkshama

begins. Background here. #JumpStartSeattle

theurbanist.org

This morning, as police swept the Capitol Hill Organized Protest (CHOP) of tents, barricades, protesters, and journalists, it become clear Mayor Jenny Durkan was on the offensive. The previous day …

CM Sawant said her office has heard reports of rubber bullets and pepper spray being used in clearing #CHOP today despite judge's chemical weapons ban and stricter

@SeattleCouncil

ban set to go into effect later this month. #JumpStartSeattle theurbanist.org/2020/06/16/sea

Recall Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan

Sawant is repeating her call for

@MayorJenny

to resign. One #ResignDurkan petition has more than 16,000 signatures and another recall petition has more than 31,000. #DefundSPD #CHOP

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Sign the Petition

"The legitimacy of the status quo has absolutely been smashed,"

@cmkshama

said, citing #BlackLivesMatter protests and #TaxTheRich movement. #JumpStartSeattle