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- Feb 12, 1909Nine Votes to Kill Civil Service—Tacoma's Council Tries to Gut the CharterAt a special meeting, nine councilmen back a plan to let the mayor fire city workers at will; reformists need to hold two more votes to stop it.Tacoma, WA
- Feb 25, 1909City Council Awards Commissioner Pay Raise While Denying Health WorkersWhile Commissioner McGregor received a 50% salary increase without requesting it, the council flatly refused to increase the meager $60 monthly pay for sanitary inspectors working in hazardous conditions.Tacoma, WA
- Mar 18, 1909City Council Targets Saloon SeclusionTacoma legislators pass a resolution forcing saloons to remove partitions and high-backed booths to ensure public view.Tacoma, WA
- Mar 25, 1909City Council Blocks Charter ReformTacoma councilmen stall special election for new commission-style government to protect existing political machines.Tacoma, WA