Tobias Coughlin-Bogue

Seattle

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Everything Is Political … in South Seattle: Rent-Fixing Bill Delayed, GPS Darts Approved, and Cops in Schools Again?

1 week ago | southseattleemerald.org | Tobias Coughlin-Bogue

Council Punts on Algorithmic Rent-Fixing BillInstead of voting during their June 17 meeting to pass Councilmember Cathy Moore's slam-dunk bill banning algorithmic rent-fixing software, the council opted to delay the vote by a week. Councilmember Maritza Rivera abstained, while Moore and Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth voted "no" on the motion to delay, with the six remaining councilmembers voting "yes."Why are they not voting on this extremely obvious piece of legislation? A few reasons.
Everything Is Political … in South Seattle: Dumpster Fires, Rent Fixing, and the Not-So-Slow Creep Into Authoritarianism

2 weeks ago | southseattleemerald.org | Tobias Coughlin-Bogue

Federal Building BattlezoneIf you haven't had your head under a rock — not that anyone could blame you for wanting to put it there — you are surely aware that our sitting president deployed military troops to Los Angeles to break up a constitutionally protected protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) gestapo-style immigration arrests. While our homegrown anti-ICE protests haven't prompted President Donald Trump to send Marines to Seattle, it's not for lack of trying.
Everything is Political … in South Seattle: Moore Steps Away, Sawant Steps In

3 weeks ago | southseattleemerald.org | Tobias Coughlin-Bogue

On June 2, District 5 Councilmember Cathy Moore called it quits, writing in a surprise announcement that she would be resigning in July "due to some recent health challenges."This brings the City Council's resignation count to three in less than two years, after former District 8 Councilmember Teresa Mosquera won the 2023 election to the King County Council and former District 2 Councilmember Tammy Morales resigned, citing a toxic work environment.
Everything Is Political … in South Seattle: Right-Wing Rabble Rousers Rally

1 month ago | southseattleemerald.org | Tobias Coughlin-Bogue

Big Trouble in Little GayborhoodOn May 24, the City permitted a rally for a right-wing group called Mayday USA. Instead of Victor Steinbrueck Park near Pike Place Market, which the group had initially requested, the City authorized their little provocation prayer circle for Cal Anderson Park on Capitol Hill, the heart of Seattle's LGBTQIA+ community. The rally drew a crowd of about 500, hailing from all over the region.
Everything Is Political … in South Seattle: Acrimonious Ethics, Popularity Polling

1 month ago | southseattleemerald.org | Tobias Coughlin-Bogue

Seattle mayoral challenger Katie Wilson (left) leads incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell (right) by 36% to 33% in a new poll conducted by the Northwest Progressive Institute. Ethics Change Bill AdvancesYesterday, the City Council's Governance, Accountability & Economic Development Committee agreed to send a bill to the full council that will allow councilmembers to vote on matters impacting their own financial interests.
Everything Is Political … in South Seattle: Political Integrity, With Extra Anchovies

1 month ago | southseattleemerald.org | Tobias Coughlin-Bogue

A slice of pizza with anchovies — because even ethics debates at Seattle City Hall can come with extra salt. City Council Looks to Legalize *checks notes* Literal Self-Dealing?!Last Thursday, May 8, the Governance, Accountability & Economic Development Committee met for an absolute slugfest over District 5 Councilmember Cathy Moore's bill to do away with ethics rules banning councilmembers from voting on matters in which they have a direct financial interest.
Everything Is Political … in South Seattle: Ethics and Elections

1 month ago | southseattleemerald.org | Tobias Coughlin-Bogue

The Primary Is Pretty Much Locked InBarring any last-minute filings tomorrow, on the May 9 deadline, the contenders for mayor, city attorney, and City Council Districts 2, 8, and 9 are set in stone. The mayoral race is pretty crowded, but with all due respect to the interesting candidacies of Joe Molloy, Ry Armstrong, etc., it's looking like incumbent Bruce Harrell versus Transit Riders Union General Secretary Katie Wilson. Will we see our first two-term mayor since Greg Nickels?
Everything Is Political … in South Seattle: Small Victories?

1 month ago | southseattleemerald.org | Tobias Coughlin-Bogue

A protest sign reading “Tax the Rich” is held aloft at a rally in New York, New York, in 2017. Washington lawmakers debated — but ultimately rejected — a proposed wealth tax during the 2025 legislative session. Yes, a budget has been passed, but no, it hasn't been signed into law. On the absolute last day to do it, April 27, both chambers of the state Legislature sent a budget to Gov. Bob Ferguson.
Everything Is Political … in South Seattle: Bills, Bills, Bills

2 months ago | southseattleemerald.org | Tobias Coughlin-Bogue

The Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia, Washington. What's Going On With the Budget? A meme circulating online humorously reflects confusion over the Washington state budget, which faces a projected $16 billion shortfall as lawmakers debate tax increases and spending cuts. There's a lot worth paying attention to in Olympia this week, what with the legislative session coming to a close. However, the biggest battle has been over the state budget.
Everything Is Political … in South Seattle: New Candidate, Big Deficit

2 months ago | southseattleemerald.org | Tobias Coughlin-Bogue

What's This Levy We're Being Asked to Approve? If you're registered to vote, you've surely seen your special election ballot by now. Honestly, I've delayed filling it out and left it to float around various piles of papers and backpacks because I couldn't figure out what exactly it's all about. Once I finally sat down to do it, my personal politics made it a pretty easy choice. But, as they say, your mileage may vary. Here's what you need to know to vote.