The donations of Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates, MacKenzie Scott, and Jeff Bezos are scrutinized around the world. Can you name other rich Seattleites?
by Nathalie Graham • Apr 23, 2021 at 12:23 pm
Who s making bank and who s not? LESTER BLACK
Three millionaires currently sit on the Seattle City Council, and Mayor Jenny Durkan banks a net worth of $5.6 million.
In November, we ll choose whether we d either like to add another millionaire to the council like progressive small business owner Sara Nelson, who owns two multimillion-dollar homes, or attorney and renter Nikkita Oliver, who is $2,000 in debt. Sponsored $20 lunch and $35 / $50 dinner options. Venues offer takeout, delivery, indoor and outdoor dining.
On the mayoral front, only two candidates are millionaires. On one end of the financial spectrum we have Bruce Harrell boasting a $15.1 million net worth and a Seward Park mansion with a three-car garage. On the other end, we have four of the leading candidates still paying off their student loans.
HEADLINES & GLOBAL NEWS
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Jan 16, 2021 07:26 PM EST
The federal government already sent stimulus money as much-needed relief to millions of Americans struggling from the coronavirus pandemic s effects. However, payments seemed not to target those who are truly in need.
Many people who say they are financially stable have chosen to use their stimulus money to help those in need, as per CNN Business. Here are some good samaritans that, regardless of their own financial battle, had chosen to help others, according to KCRA:
New Jersey man bought masks for homeless
A New Jersey resident who lives on a low fixed income and is unemployed due to the pandemic bought masks for the homeless.
How some Americans used their stimulus money to help those in need Share Updated: 1:55 PM EST Jan 15, 2021 By Jeanne Sahadi SOURCE: Shutterstock Share Updated: 1:55 PM EST Jan 15, 2021 By Jeanne Sahadi The federal government has sent out direct payments to bring much-needed relief to millions of Americans reeling from the financial impact of the pandemic.Anyone below a certain income level $75,000 for individuals and $150,000 for married couples received a check for $1,200 last spring, and another round of $600 checks are being sent out now.But one criticism of the payments is that they are not targeting those who need help most. And not everyone needs the money.CNN Business heard from many readers who say that since they remain financially stable, they have chosen to use their stimulus payments to help those in need. And some, regardless of their own financial situation, say they feel a moral obligation to help oth