Cathy Moore proposed the 2% tax to protect housing and food assistance programs, based on the statewide model 63% of voters opted to keep this election.
The progressive held a commanding lead over incumbent Tanya Woo 57% to 42% in the special election for the Seattle City Council citywide Position 8 seat.
Initiatives regarding the carbon pricing system, the capital gains tax and state long-term care program trailed in early returns, while a ban on natural gas bans appears ahead.