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Seattle is expanding donor participation in local elections, one $25 voucher at a time - McCourt School of Public Policy
Summary by Ground News
Seattle is the first city in the nation to implement this type of public campaign financing. Participation rose across all demographic groups, with the most significant increases among Black and Hispanic residents. An annual property tax of $3 million is set to fund the program through 2025, costing the average homeowner about $8 annually.