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How It Failed: The Truth Behind Ferguson’s $100M Police Fund
The Ferguson police fund was the cornerstone of Bob Ferguson’s 2024 campaign for governor. Specifically, he vowed to secure $100 million to hire more police officers in a state that ranks dead last in officers per capita. Furthermore, he kept that promise — securing the money through House Bill 2015 in 2025. The problem is…
How It Failed: The Truth Behind Seattle’s Homeless Complex
The Seattle homeless industrial complex spends more than $600 million a year across overlapping city, county, and regional agencies. Specifically, Seattle’s Human Services Department alone runs a $421 million 2026 budget, and the King County Regional Homelessness Authority adds another $205 million. Furthermore, the region’s homeless population rose to more than 16,000 in the 2024…
How It Failed: The Truth Behind Sound Transit’s $34B Gap
The Sound Transit shortfall has reached $34.5 billion over the next two decades. Specifically, the agency cannot afford to build the full light rail system that Puget Sound voters approved in 2016. Furthermore, a plan headed for a May 28 board vote would defer the Ballard extension and delay other promised projects. The Ballard project…
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