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Voters to Seattle City Council: ‘You’re fired’

THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: Even though the ballot counting continues, it appears Seattle voters have finally had enough of the City Council. Candidates who pushed a more moderate, public safety-focused agenda were far more successful in Tuesday’s elections. Come January 1st, there will be a major change at city hall. But will this mean the streets of Seattle finally get cleaned up?

PLUS: Congressman Derek Kilmer (D-WA) announces his retirement, but he’s not the only lawmaker calling it quits.

AND: Local efforts to combat voter apathy in the younger generations.

Guests include political strategist Ron Dotzauer, as well as ABC’s Andy Field and

 

THIS EPISODE OF THE NORTHWEST POLITICAST: Even though the ballot counting continues, it appears Seattle voters have finally had enough of the City Council. Candidates who pushed a more moderate, public safety-focused agenda were far more successful in Tuesday’s elections. Come January 1st, there will be a major change at city hall. But will this mean the streets of Seattle finally get cleaned up?

PLUS: Congressman Derek Kilmer (D-WA) announces his retirement, but he’s not the only lawmaker calling it quits.

AND: Local efforts to combat voter apathy in the younger generations.

Guests include political strategist Ron Dotzauer, as well as ABC’s Andy Field and Em Nguyen.

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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