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2 stories matching simplif

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  1. The Council Keeps the Charter Pen

    Seattle’s city council refused to pay for a freeholders’ election and voted to rewrite the city charter itself—setting up a fight over cost, legality and who gets to redraw city government.

    Mar 28, 1895The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle City Hall, Seattle, King CountyCity Hall

  2. Taxpayers vs. County Hall: The Municipal League's 1895 Revolt

    A poorly attended Municipal League meeting still sent 200 taxpayers' signatures to the county commissioners, threatened impeachment, and fought over private counsel and school warrants.

    Jan 20, 1895The Seattle Post-IntelligencerChamber of Commerce, Seattle, King CountyCity Hall

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