Seattle Mayor Disappointed in Council's Vote to Cut Funding for Low-Income Programs
July 22, 2019
July 22, 2019
SEATTLE, Washington, July 22 -- Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following news release:
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- Mayor Durkan: "Because Council has refused to fund these vital programs or put forward a balanced plan, I will veto this bill."
- Council Legislation Changes Use of Short-Term Rental Tax and Sweetened Beverage Tax Revenue, Directly Eliminating Funding for Fresh Bucks, the Child Care Assistance Program for Low-Income Families and the Nurse Fami . . .
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- Mayor Durkan: "Because Council has refused to fund these vital programs or put forward a balanced plan, I will veto this bill."
- Council Legislation Changes Use of Short-Term Rental Tax and Sweetened Beverage Tax Revenue, Directly Eliminating Funding for Fresh Bucks, the Child Care Assistance Program for Low-Income Families and the Nurse Fami . . .