King County deputies' pay-cut plan rejected, a car injures pedestrians at the Pike Place Market, the fight over proposed ferry service cuts heats up, and a popular Seattle language school closes.
Exec Says King County Deputies' Pay Plan Won't Fly
Dow Constantine says a union-offered plan to save taxpayers money would actually cost them more.
As King County makes massive cuts to help balance its budget, the union representing King County sheriff’s deputies has, for months, refused to consider a wage freeze next year. Even as other unions in the county have agreed to do so. But deputies are voting on a proposal to reduce their upcoming pay increase.
The budget ax falls today in King County. The coucil will vote on a plan that eliminates about 300 jobs, including dozens from law enforcement and the prosector's office.
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