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Kshama Sawant faces an attack from the right, with sections of the Democratic Party and unions focusing on her involvement in anti-police violence protests last summer, as well as her proposal for a meager tax on Amazon.
The socialist City Councilor's victories for working people have made her the target of Seattle's corporate forces.
Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant faces a recall election on December 7.
Recall Effort Against Socialist Seattle Councilmember Can Proceed, Court Rules The Washington state Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that efforts to recall Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant can move forward. Sawant, a socialist representing Capitol Hill and the Central District, faced a recall after being accused of abusing her office by letting a large group of protesters into city hall last year with her passkey, using city resources in promoting a ballot initiative to impose taxes on Amazon, and outsourcing decisions regarding the hiring and firing of city employees to her party’s...
The recall effort against socialist Seattle Councilwoman Kshama Sawant can proceed, the Washington state Supreme Court ruled following an appeal to stop the movement.