AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSeattle Politics: A King County Superior Court judge will hear the recall petition against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson on Aug. 31, after a technical review; the petition cites public safety decisions, including a delayed response after the Bite of Seattle shooting and turning off surveillance cameras, and a new poll shows majority support for removal. Labor & Schools: Seattle teachers say they’re prepared to strike if Seattle Public Schools can’t reach a new contract before Sept. 1, with demands focused on class sizes, special education support, and reducing “pressurization.” Housing & City Services: Wilson also faced questions about the city’s surveillance-camera approach while announcing an executive order to accelerate housing production. Economy & Jobs: Washington’s unemployment rate fell to 5% in July and the state added about 21,000 jobs, with gains concentrated in education, health care, and leisure/hospitality. Tech & Business: TikTok plans to cut 75 jobs in Bellevue as part of a restructuring, according to a WARN notice. Community & Health: Central Washington groups received state support for early childcare education workforce efforts, including a $50,000 grant for OIC’s youth-to-early-childhood training project.
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