🗳️ Former Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant is running for Congress, looking to replace Rep. Adam Smith in Washington's 9th District.
The socialist is known for backing higher minimum wages, payroll taxes on large employers and for stumping against former presidential candidate Kamala Harris in favor of Jill Stein. (KING 5)
📈 Seattle's population growth is now driven by people aged 35 to 44, as the once-surging young adult population (25–34) declines and the city's median age rises. (Seattle Times)
🚪 Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore announced yesterday that she plans to resign July 7, less than two years into her four-year term. She cited "health and personal reasons" for her decision. (Cascade PBS)
💰Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said yesterday that as he gives away nearly all of his wealth over the next 20 years, most of it will go toward improving health and education services in Africa. (Axios)
