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111 stories matching budget
- A Candidate's Plea for 'Pitiless Publicity'
Republican commissioner candidate R. E. Pratt argues that county government should be run like a corporation and demands greater transparency in public affairs.
- City Council Slashes Infrastructure Budget
Council finance committee moves to tighten the city's belt, cutting bridge and sewer projects despite resistance.
- The Financial Cost of the Temperance Fight
A state supreme court ruling creates a $42,000 budget deficit for Everett, leaving the city to grapple with the economic fallout of its prohibitionist policies.
- Surviving Seattle on a Shoestring
A newcomer details the precise costs of feeding a family of eight in 1890s Seattle, offering a rare glimpse into the household economics of the era.
- The Great County Budget Squeeze of 1893
Facing a sudden economic downturn, the county board orders sweeping layoffs, but local auditors are digging in their heels.
- Will Yakima Growers Organize?
A government-backed marketing plan for fruit crops is stalling because local growers refuse to engage with the system.
- Taxpayers' Union Declares War on County Spending
Prosser-based citizens group demands cuts to health and horticultural budgets, targeting local officials over alleged waste.
- The Great Yakima Salary Standoff
A budget dispute between county officials and the courts threatens to leave the treasurer empty-handed and the county’s finances in limbo.
- Gubernatorial Candidate Vows to Slash State Spending
Republican George A. Lee makes a campaign stop in Kennewick, attacking the 'inefficiency' of the sitting Democratic administration.
- Ministers Defend the High School
Seattle clergy take to their pulpits to advocate for the continuation of high school education amidst a budget and legal crisis.
- When the County Paid for Pauper Burials and Jailhouse Blankets
A look at the grim line items of Seattle's 1876 county budget reveals the mundane, often tragic, administrative costs of governing a frontier territory.
- Battle Over the Poorhouse Budget
Taxpayers sue to halt the construction of a new county almshouse, challenging whether public funds can be spent without a direct vote.
- Taming the Harbor Channels
A massive engineering project kicks off to scour the south channel of the harbor, with a $50,000 budget to reshape the coastline.
- The Hunt Administration’s Budget Fiasco
The Evening Statesman launches a blistering critique of the city's fiscal mismanagement and the mysterious, unaudited expenses of the water department.
- Ballard Schools Face Shutdown
A budget shortfall, sparked by a failed bond measure, threatens to shutter the district's schools.
- Legislative Brinkmanship Saves Local Land Settlement
After rumors of crippling budget cuts, a last-minute push from local representatives and the American Legion secures funding for the White Bluffs land settlement.
- Seattle Schools Slash Budgets Amid Financial Panic
Facing high fuel costs and the economic strain of 1893, the school board cuts teacher salaries for sick leave and consolidates classes.
- The Hollow Victory of Spokane's Police Matrons
A budget cut threatens the hard-won placement of women in jails, proving that 'good government' battles are never truly finished.
- The Dangerous Precedent of the 'Lowest Bidder'
The local paper critiques a political candidate for promising to run a public office on a budget that defies fiscal reality.
- The City Trims Its School Budget
Facing economic pressure, the school board cuts teacher salaries and shortens the school year, sparking a detailed accounting of educator compensation.
- The Governor Kills the Puyallup Experiment Station — and Its Director Leaves for St. Louis
A budget veto strands four years of horticultural research as Prof. D. A. Brodie departs for the world’s fair.
- The City and County Spar Over Who Pays for the Poor
Mayor Ronald and health officials grapple with a budget crisis over the medical care of impoverished residents, highlighting the administrative friction in 1890s Seattle.
- The Unauthorized County Hospital Scandal
Taxpayers sue King County officials for constructing a hospital on the county farm without voter approval or budget authority.
- The City Hall Elevator Boy Scandal
A Tacoma councilman mocks the municipal budget by suggesting the city sell a painting of the city to pay the wages of the local elevator operator.
- The School District Budget Crisis
A legal dispute over school district warrants reveals the fragile state of local education funding in 1894.