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May 25 Filing week for the 2021 election cycle came to a close last week with 13 people vying for seats or to keep their seats on Tacoma City Council. This year, five City Council seats are up for grabs: Districts 2, 4, 5, 6 and the mayor's position. There are nine seats on Tacoma City Council, including the mayor. At least three of those seats will go to new faces, as their incumbents are .
In this Oct. 12, 2017 photo, Dominic, who battles mental illness, sits on a sidewalk under the Smith Ave. Bridge in Everett, Wash., which is a constant gathering place for homeless people battling addiction and mental illness. Dominic has been identified as one of the top chronic and costliest users of emergency and other services in Everett, but despite the efforts of a specialized team of experts, he remains on the streets. Credit: AP Photo/Ted S. Warren
Seattle suburbs crack down on homeless camping with fines and jail time May 19, 2021
Homelessness has become more visible in Seattle suburbs during the pandemic, and these cities have rushed in recent weeks to pass public camping bans. Many of these new ordinances come with jail time.