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Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan won't seek reelection, months after CHOP controversy

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Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan said Monday that she will not seek a second term after a tough tenure in office in which she faced widespread criticism over her handling of several crises, including the establishment of an “autonomous zone” amid civil unrest in the city last summer.

In a video message to city residents, Durkan said her decision was driven by a desire to focus on ongoing recovery efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.

She touted several accomplishments during her time in office, including the establishment of tuition-free college, $1.7 billion in funding toward affordable housing works and free COVID-19 testing. “We know stopping the spread of the virus, projecting jobs and focusing on the economic recovery ...

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