Local Government

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    How It Failed: The Truth Behind Ferguson’s $100M Police Fund

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    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…

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    KCRHA Dissolution: Legislation Introduced. Vote in August.

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    The dissolution moved from rhetoric to reality on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski formally introduced legislation to end the county’s participation in the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. Vice Chair Reagan Dunn co-sponsored. A companion Seattle measure from Councilmember Maritza Rivera is moving in parallel. The plan: a formal council vote…