Oh no, unregulated private charity…somebody stop them!
Shift Wire
Longtime legislator John Lovick investigated in ‘90s for sex abuse, says none occurred
Well-known Snohomish County politico John Lovick, a current state representative and former county executive and sheriff, was investigated several times in the ‘90s for child abuse, newly revealed documents show. (Shift WA)
Happening in Olympia
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to let stand a ruling that mandates the removal of fish barriers throughout Washington will be an expensive one for state government. The court tied 4-4 in its decision so a previous 9thCircuit ruling, which the state lost, stands. The state estimates the total cost of complying with the ruling and replacing culverts will be more than $2 billion. (Crosscut)
Westen Washington
The Tacoma school district and striking teachers reached a tentative contract agreement, with school likely to start on Monday. Teachers had spent over a week on the picket line, and the school board was exploring legal options to force them back to work. (Tacoma News Tribune)
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced yesterday he will be committing $2 billion to nonprofits working with homeless families. While all reasonable people applauded the billionaire’s efforts, some Lefties complained that big donors aren’t accountable like elected officials and just get to choose themselves how to spend the money (the pique!). “Big philanthropy, the kind Bezos is practicing, as well as Bill Gates, is a form of power,” an academic told the Times. “It’s converting private wealth into public influence.” You know, all the power and influence that comes with helping the homeless. (Seattle Times)
Eastern Washington
Walla Walla’s city council is switching to a district-based election system. Four of the council’s seven seats will be ward-based, with three members elected at large. Councilmembers for the ward-based seats must live in that ward but will be elected by all of the city’s voters. If more than two candidates file for a ward-based seat, in the primary election only that ward’s voters can vote. The change is being made to ensure all parts of the city are represented on the council. (Walla Walla Union-Bulletin)
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