by Guy Oron
(This article was originally published on Real Change and has been reprinted under an agreement.)
In addition to candidate Sofia Aragon, Real Change also interviewed candidate Teresa Mosqueda.
King County is the largest county in the state of Washington, and its government is responsible for providing key services like public health and bus transportation to more than 2.25 million residents. In most of the county, which overlaps with 39 cities and towns, the King County Council has limited authority. However, for about a quarter million residents of the county’s unincorporated areas, the council has direct control.
Because of this limited reach, the King County Council has historically been a less attractive post for politicians. This year, however, there are multiple contested races.
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