It is often said as Seattle and King County Go, so goes the rest of the state. Let's hope not in this case. Five Years Later, Seattle's Jump Start Tax a Resounding Flop
John McKay is the Program Director at Townsquare Media. He covers a diverse range of topics including construction and real estate, health and wellness, agriculture and farming, as well as climate change and the environment, with a focus on energy and mining. John’s work has been featured in notable publications such as iPolitics, The Globe and Mail, and MSNBC, among others.










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