AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoData Center Fight in Spokane County: Spokane County commissioners decided not to impose a nine-month moratorium on large data centers for now, after hearing heavy public concern about electricity costs, water impacts to aquifers, and noise. Local Elections Glitch: Spokane County also sent incorrect ballots to a few thousand voters, leaving some residents to sort out what measures they should be voting on ahead of the Aug. 4 primary. Olympia Courts & Governance: Washington’s Supreme Court is heading into a major transition as multiple justices retire or leave, with Chief Justice Debra Stephens pitching “stabilizing leadership” while challengers line up for the August primary. Budget Pressure Watch: A new bipartisan panel in Olympia is trying to explain why Washington keeps running structural budget deficits, though some lawmakers question whether it’s a cover for more spending. Seattle Transit Vote: Seattle City Council advanced a transit sales-tax measure for the November ballot, with supporters touting more bus service and free passes while critics warn about spending and budget gaps. Housing & Community Landmarks: Byrd Barr Place transferred the first right of refusal for Seattle’s Liberty Bank Building to Africatown Community Land Trust, aiming to keep the Central District landmark under Black community stewardship.
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