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The Seattle City Council is committed to ensuring that Seattle, Washington is safe, livable and sustainable. These nine Councilmembers are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections and represent the entire City, elected by all Seattle voters. - Source: Wikipedia

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Seattle City Council president Bruce Harrell, left, speaks, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, during a council meeting at City Hall in Seattle. Harrell and other members of the Council were expected to vote Tuesday on whether or not to repeal a tax on large companies such as Amazon and Starbucks that was intended to combat a growing homelessness crisis. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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“Seattle voters sent a clear message earlier this month that they want city government to prioritize addressing homelessness and improving public safety," the group said in a statement.

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