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Seattle lines up path to fund homeless services
Seattle's months long fight over a corporate head tax to fund homelessness programs stalled after Amazon and other firms pressured lawmakers. The tax would have charged about 275 per employee annually but was rescinded amid mounting opposition. Housing costs rise, unsheltered counts grow, and Washington tax rules limit new funding options for shelters and housing across King County.
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San Francisco
Amazon
Seattle
Matthew Gardner
Institute On Taxation and Economic Policy
Washington, D.C
King County
Washington State Employment Security Department
Washington
McKinsey