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Why are so many Seattle City Council members quitting?

Four Seattle City Council members have said or implied they won’t seek re-election. And this week, Teresa Mosqueda announced she’s hoping for higher office and running for the King County Council. It’s entirely possible that in January of 2024 there will be five brand new faces on the nine-member council. So what’s with the mass exodus?

PLUS: The latest on that Chinese spy balloon floating over the continental US.

AND: Details on push in Olympia to extend the school year.

Guests include political strategist Ron Dotzauer, pollster Scott Clement, and ABC’s Alex Stone.

The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington

 

Four Seattle City Council members have said or implied they won't seek re-election. And this week, Teresa Mosqueda announced she's hoping for higher office and running for the King County Council. It's entirely possible that in January of 2024 there will be five brand new faces on the nine-member council. So what's with the mass exodus?

PLUS: The latest on that Chinese spy balloon floating over the continental US.

AND: Details on push in Olympia to extend the school year.

Guests include political strategist Ron Dotzauer, pollster Scott Clement, and ABC's Alex Stone.

The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.

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