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Seattle's downtown is emptying out — and the bill is landing on homeowners. Office vacancy in the city has hit crisis levels, and as commercial property values crater, the tax base quietly shifts onto residential owners already stretched thin. It's a textbook doom loop: businesses leave, assessments fall, and the people who stayed get to pay more.Katie Wilson and the progressive coalition running Seattle have no credible answer. Their policy response has been more regulation, more spending, and more rhetoric about equity — none of which fills empty office towers or halts the death spiral of a city that can't get out of its own way. The tax shift is the inevitable consequence of chasing out the businesses that were supposed to fund it all.Sean breaks down the vacancy numbers, the political deflection, and what this means for homeowners trying to hold on in a city that keeps making it harder to stay.CHAPTERS0:00 Seattle office vacancy crisis shifts…1:30 Seattle Office Vacancy Shifts Tax Burden2:19 Seattle's Payroll Tax Shed 30,000 Jobs3:46 Half of Downtown Seattle Now Vacant5:22 Seattle Eyes Capital Gains Tax Hike6:51 John Scholes on Seattle's Tax Problem8:25 What Seattle Must Do to Recover9:18 Bellevue Up 7% While Seattle Plummets10:43 Oklahoma City Plans America's Tallest…11:57 Amazon and Starbucks Leaving Seattle13:31 Mayor Wilson's Policies Drive…15:55 Empty Offices Push Seattle Rent Higher19:22 Oklahoma City's Affordable American…22:26 Crime Overruns Seattle's Chinatown…25:35 Defund Police and the Rent ReckoningSubscribe to @reasonablenews for daily conservative and libertarian news commentary from the Pacific Northwest. New episodes every weekday.#NFRP #Seattle #KatieWilsonGO PREMIUM WITH REASONABLE+ FOR UNCENSORED ACCESS
Two former Democratic governors are raising serious concerns about Washington state spending, while business leaders, correctional officers and Seattle hotel operators report new challenges involving the state's economy, public safety and World Cup results. Former Washington Gov. Gary Locke criticized Olympia's budget process during the Association of Washington Business Economic Future Solutions Summit. Locke warned against using one-time revenue to fund permanent government programs and said voters could lose trust when money approved for one purpose is later redirected elsewhere. Locke described that practice as a potential “bait and switch” and questioned why Washington continues to face projected budget deficits despite record revenue and recently approved taxes. Former Gov. Christine Gregoire has issued a similar warning. Gregoire noted that Washington's operating budget has grown from approximately $33 billion when she left office to roughly $80 billion today. She argued that the state does not have an income problem but a spending problem and warned that repeatedly adding taxes, regulations and new costs creates uncertainty for Washington businesses. Kelly Chambers, a former Washington state representative who now serves as a regional administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration, also discussed the contrast between the business climates in Washington and Idaho. Chambers said companies are leaving Washington, Seattle office vacancies remain high and declining commercial property values can shift more of the tax burden onto residents. She said many businesses want to remain in Washington but need an economic environment that allows them to expand, hire workers and become the next major homegrown employer. The episode also examines major safety concerns inside King County correctional facilities. King County Correctional Officers Guild President Dennis Folk says inmates have been breaking electronic tablets and using glass and metal components to make homemade weapons. Folk described an incident in which an inmate allegedly attempted to stab officers with a weapon made from tablet materials. He also questioned why inmates who intentionally destroy the devices can reportedly receive replacement tablets. King County officials say the tablet program provides access to legal resources, education and family communication, but acknowledged that devices can be misused. Questions remain about disciplinary consequences, replacement policies and whether inmates face charges for damaging county property or possessing weapons. Finally, new hotel data show Seattle sold fewer rooms during the World Cup than during the same period last year. Occupancy reportedly declined approximately 7% in June and 5.7% in July, although hotels raised room rates around match days to offset some of the decline. Some operators had reserved rooms based on expectations of strong FIFA demand and turned away conventions or conferences that normally visit Seattle during the summer. When the anticipated bookings failed to fully materialize, it was too late to recover some of that business. Despite the hotel results, more than 3 million people reportedly visited downtown Seattle across six World Cup match days. Downtown Seattle Association President and CEO John Scholes said investments in the waterfront, transit, walkability and a stadium near the urban core created a strong experience for visitors and residents. Watch Washington In Focus Daily for the latest reporting on Washington taxes, state government spending, the regional business climate, King County jail safety, Seattle tourism and the economic impact of the World Cup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This Episode Aired Previously Chris Justice and John Scholes start off the week by discussing the case of the day; what do you do if you're having a hard time at your work and need to take time off. What if you return back to work and aren't treated the same? What can you do? Contact an Employment Lawyer. They also discuss poisoned work environments. Know your work place rights! All this and more! For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
On today episode, Chris Justice and John Scholes start off the week by discussing the case of the day; what do you do if you're having a hard time at your work and need to take time off. What if you return back to work and aren't treated the same? What can you do? Contact an Employment Lawyer. They also discuss poisoned work environments. Know your work place rights! All this and more! For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
*This episode has been previously aired. This weekend on the Employment Law Show Mackenzie Irwin and John Scholes answer some of the most commonly asked questions about whether or not an employer can or can't do something. They also answer your questions! For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
This show has been aired already. This weekend on the Employment Law Show Mackenzie Irwin and John Scholes answer some of the most commonly asked questions about whether or not an employer can or can't do something. They also answer your questions! For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
This show has previously aired before. John Scholes is joined by Lawyer Chris Justice with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to break down the five most common employment law terms that you need to know! They also do some myth busting when it comes to severance and sort fact from fiction. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
This Show Has Been Aired Before This weekend on the Employment Law Show Mackenzie Irwin and John Scholes answer some of the most commonly asked questions about whether or not an employer can or can't do something. They also answer your questions! For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
John Scholes is joined by Lawyer Chris Justice with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP to break down the five most common employment law terms that you need to know! They also do some myth busting when it comes to severance and sort fact from fiction. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
This weekend on the Employment Law Show Mackenzie Irwin and John Scholes answer some of the most commonly asked questions about whether or not an employer can or can't do something. They also answer your questions! For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
This Episode Aired On March 23rd,2024 There are a lot of things you need to take into consideration when debating whether or not you need to talk to an employment lawyer. Chris Justice and John Scholes give you all of the information you need here on the Employment Law Show. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
There are a lot of things you need to take into consideration when debating whether or not you need to talk to an employment lawyer. Chris Justice and John Scholes give you all of the information you need here on the Employment Law Show. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
This Episode Aired On January 27th, 2024 This week on the Employment Law Show, John Scholes is joined B Mackenzie Irwin to discuss what red flags you should be on the look out for is you have been terminated or let go from your employment. Mackenzie also dives into the facts you need to know about parental leave. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
John Scholes of the Downtown Seattle Association joins the show to talk about the state of the city. // A checking of the texting. // Lakewood approves $1M for tiny home village. Bryan talks about his time at the Union Gospel Mission and what the real solutions to the homeless problem are.
This Episode Aired On February 17th, 2024 This week on the Employment Law Show, John Scholes is joined B Mackenzie Irwin to discuss what red flags you should be on the look out for is you have been terminated or let go from your employment. Mackenzie also dives into the facts you need to know about parental leave. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
This Episode Aired On February 10th, 2024 Stan Fainzilberg from Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins John Scholes on The Employment Law Show to take your calls and break down how to know what to do in the case of a wrongful or constructive dismissal and how to know how much you are owed when it comes to damages and severance. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
This Episode Aired On January 27th, 2024 This week on the Employment Law Show, John Scholes is joined B Mackenzie Irwin to discuss what red flags you should be on the look out for is you have been terminated or let go from your employment. Mackenzie also dives into the facts you need to know about parental leave. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
This Episode Aired On January 13th, 2024 Stan Fainzilberg from Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins John Scholes on The Employment Law Show to take your calls and break down how to know what to do in the case of a wrongful or constructive dismissal and how to know how much you are owed when it comes to damages and severance. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
This Episode Aired On January 27th, 2024 This week on the Employment Law Show, John Scholes is joined B Mackenzie Irwin to discuss what red flags you should be on the look out for is you have been terminated or let go from your employment. Mackenzie also dives into the facts you need to know about parental leave. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
This week on the Employment Law Show, John Scholes is joined B Mackenzie Irwin to discuss what red flags you should be on the look out for is you have been terminated or let go from your employment. Mackenzie also dives into the facts you need to know about parental leave. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
*Replay of Jan 13th's episode* Stan Fainzilberg from Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins John Scholes on The Employment Law Show to take your calls and break down how to know what to do in the case of a wrongful or constructive dismissal and how to know how much you are owed when it comes to damages and severance. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
Stan Fainzilberg from Samfiru Tumarkin LLP joins John Scholes on The Employment Law Show to take your calls and break down how to know what to do in the case of a wrongful or constructive dismissal and how to know how much you are owed when it comes to damages and severance. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
John Scholes and Stan Fainzilberg tackle some of your emails and question on Employment Law! Including what do you do when the company you have worked for for long time sells? What are you entitled to and what should your next steps be? For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
This Episode Aired On Dec 6, 2023 On this weeks episode learn how far a company can expect you to travel for work. When does it qualify as a dismissal? Learn this and more on the Employment Law Show with hosts John Scholes and Lior Samfiru. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
John Scholes and Stan Fainzilberg tackle some of your emails and question on Employment Law! Including what do you do when the company you have worked for for long time sells? What are you entitled to and what should your next steps be? For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
This is a replay of the episode that aired Nov 16th With hosts John Scholes and Stan Fainzilberg. If you sue and get counter sued by your company you're going to want to get it done right. Know your rights with The Employment Law Show. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
Do you think you're being passed up for a promotion, or even a raise in your pay? It's possible you might be facing discrimination in the workplace. Employment lawyer, Chris Justice, talks you through what to do when faced with discrimination and whether or not you could be owed severance. That alongside your phone calls with host, John Scholes, on today's episode of the Employment Law Show. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
*This is a replay of the episode that aired Oct 10, 2023* People make mistakes, but it's no joke when it comes to your employment rights. Founding Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, Lior Samfiru, tells you about all the things you need to know about what your employer might be doing wrong. That alongside you phone calls with host, John Scholes, on today's episode of the Employment Law Show. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
This is a replay of the show that aired on OCT 11, 2023 Everyone has questions about their employment rights; whether it's about severance, constructive dismissal, or temporary layoffs. Founding Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, Lior Samfiru, answers all your questions surrounding your workplace rights alongside host, John Scholes, on today's episode of the Employment Law Show. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
This is a replay of the episode that aired Oct 10, 2023 People make mistakes, but it's no joke when it comes to your employment rights. Founding Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, Lior Samfiru, tells you about all the things you need to know about what your employer might be doing wrong. That alongside you phone calls with host, John Scholes, on today's episode of the Employment Law Show. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
Do you think you're being passed up for a promotion, or even a raise in your pay? It's possible you might be facing discrimination in the workplace. Employment lawyer, Chris Justice, talks you through what to do when faced with discrimination and whether or not you could be owed severance. That alongside your phone calls with host, John Scholes, on today's episode of the Employment Law Show. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
THIS EPISODE ORIGINALLY AIRED Do you think you're being passed up for a promotion, or even a raise in your pay? It's possible you might be facing discrimination in the workplace. Employment lawyer, Chris Justice, talks you through what to do when faced with discrimination and whether or not you could be owed severance. That alongside your phone calls with host, John Scholes, on today's episode of the Employment Law Show. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
THIS EPISODE ORIGINALLY AIRED We all age so what happens when you reach a certain age in the workforce? You need to know your rights, so that's why employment lawyer, Jon Pinkus, is here to tell you all about them. We dig through that and more alongside host, John Scholes, on today's episode of the Employment Law Show. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
THIS EPISODE ORIGINALLY AIRED Do you know your rights as an employee if an employer starts making major changes to your job? That's on tap today as employment lawyer, Alex Lucifero, answers all of these alongside host, John Scholes, on today's episode of the Employment Law Show. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
Everyone has questions about their employment rights; whether it's about severance, constructive dismissal, or temporary layoffs. Founding Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, Lior Samfiru, answers all your questions surrounding your workplace rights alongside host, John Scholes, on today's episode of the Employment Law Show. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
People make mistakes, but it's no joke when it comes to your employment rights. Founding Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, Lior Samfiru, tells you about all the things you need to know about what your employer might be doing wrong. That alongside you phone calls with host, John Scholes, on today's episode of the Employment Law Show. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
*This is a replay of an episode that aired September 16, 2023* John Scholes is joined by Mackenzie Irwin to chat about what rights you have as an employee and an employer and dealing with sickness and personal issues from both sides. They chat about how you can be let go without in ways without you even knowing about it as well as answering some listener calls! For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
Do you think you're being passed up for a promotion, or even a raise in your pay? It's possible you might be facing discrimination in the workplace. Employment lawyer, Chris Justice, talks you through what to do when faced with discrimination and whether or not you could be owed severance. That alongside your phone calls with host, John Scholes, on today's episode of the Employment Law Show. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
You just got hired for a new job, or maybe you're getting promoted. Standard practice is to sign your name on the dotted line but have you read the fine print of your employment agreement? Employment lawyer, Jon Pinkus, tells you all you need to know when it comes to signing those agreements and what might be some red flags. That alongside host, John Scholes, on today's episode of the Employment Law Show. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
Do you know your rights as an employee if an employer starts making major changes to your job? That's on tap today as employment lawyer, Alex Lucifero, answers all of these alongside host, John Scholes, on today's episode of the Employment Law Show. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
John Scholes is joined by Stan Fainzilberg for the Employment law show today. They chat about Dismissal, wrongful and just. What do they mean, what are the ground for dismissal, and more. They also talk about the need for progressive discipline in situations leading to Just Cause Dismissal and answer your calls and emails. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
THIS EPISODE ORIGINALLY AIRED Getting let go isn't easy, but in most situations you can still be owed severance. Employment lawyer, Chris Justice, talks through this topic alongside host, John Scholes, on today's episode of the Employment Law Show. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
THIS EPISODE ORIGINALLY AIRED It's that time again. Time to clean out the ole email inbox and answer all the questions you might have about your employment rights. Everything from severance, constructive dismissal, and more is explained by Founding Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, Lior Samfiru. That and your phone calls alongside host, John Scholes, on today's episode of the Employment Law Show. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
We all age so what happens when you reach a certain age in the workforce? You need to know your rights, so that's why employment lawyer, Jon Pinkus, is here to tell you all about them. We dig through that and more alongside host, John Scholes, on today's episode of the Employment Law Show. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
You just started a new job and you're having to undergo a probationary period. What does that mean and what do you need to know? In addition to this, what are your termination rights if you live in Ontario? Employment lawyer, Alex Lucifero answers all of these questions alongside host, John Scholes, on today's episode of the Employment Law Show. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
John Scholes and Alex Lucifero answer talk all about Constructive Dismissals, what they are and how to ensure your rights as an employee are maintained in the event one should befall you. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
THIS EPISODE ORIGINALLY AIRED Has your company not given you a bonus when they should have? You could potentially consider this a constructive dismissal. Don't know what that is? That question and more are answered by Founding Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, Lior Samfiru. That and your phone calls alongside host, John Scholes, on today's episode of the Employment Law Show. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
John Scholes and Alex Lucifero answer talk all about Termination letters should an employer put pressure on you to sign right away before knowing your full severance rights. For information anytime, call 1-855-821-5900 or go to pocketemploymentlawyer.ca
In this 1208th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike catches up with John Scholes before John kicks out the jams. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Canna Cabana, Ridley Funeral Home and Electronic Products Recycling Association.
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