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Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Seattle democracy voucher renewal set for August ballot
A voter puts a ballot in the drop box at the Ballard branch of the Seattle Public Library in King County in August 2024. This voting location is one of the most popular in the county. (Laurel Demkovich/Washington State Standard) Seattle voters will be asked in August if they want to continue paying for the city's democracy voucher program — a first-of-its-kind public campaign-financing system that gives voters money to donate to political candidates. Seattle voters created the program in 2015, along with a 10-year property tax levy to fund it. The voucher program aims to make election financing more diverse and equitable by giving voters four $25 coupons they can give to city of Seattle candidates during elections. Ten years after it was created, city officials say the program has been a success. On Monday, the Seattle City Council voted unanimously to send a property tax levy renewal to the August ballot that would fund the program for another decade. If passed, the levy would cost the median homeowner about $13 a year and raise about $45 million over 10 years. The figure is about $15 million higher than the expiring levy to account for inflation and increased candidate participation in the program. City Council members praised the program across the board, with several saying they'd seen the positive impact firsthand during their own runs for office. 'For me, this specifically meant that I didn't need to take campaign donations that I felt might have implicit strings attached,' said Councilmember Dan Strauss. 'This allowed me to be more independent, and it meant that I actively chose to knock on everyday Seattleites' doors rather than spending time on the phone, calling political donors.' Many Councilmembers said the program is especially important in light of threats to democracy at the national level and the growing influence of wealth in politics. 'Our democracy is at risk,' said Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck. 'We must take every step here in Seattle to protect it, because in a healthy democracy, billionaires can't buy elections.' Most democracy vouchers go unused. A study by researchers at Stony Brook and Georgetown University found that participation among the voting-age population declined from 7.59% in the 2021 election to 4.72% in 2023. City Council member Cathy Moore noted that there remains a need to educate people about the program, particularly in communities where English is not the primary language. Candidates in the races for Seattle mayor, city attorney and three Council seats are eligible for democracy vouchers this year. This article was first published by KNKX through the Murrow News Fellow program, managed by Washington State University.
Miami Herald
01-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
AllCabinets.com and Fabuwood Mark Seven-Year Partnership With Major Sales and Product Innovations
Successful Collaboration Has Driven Growth, Elevated Design and Transformed Online Cabinet Sales PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA / ACCESS Newswire / April 1, 2025 / a leading online retailer of kitchen cabinetry, and Fabuwood, a top-tier American manufacturer, are celebrating seven years of partnership - an alliance that has propelled both companies to new heights in sales and product innovation. Since joining forces in 2018, has sold over 30,000 Fabuwood kitchen cabinets, a testament to the growing demand for high-quality, made-in-the-USA cabinetry. What began as a partnership with a single Philadelphia showroom has expanded significantly. Today, Fabuwood products are available across two showrooms in two states, including through AAA Distributor's sister brands, USA Distributor and A Flourishing Partnership With No Signs of Slowing Down "We've built something special with Fabuwood," said Dan Strauss, Vice President of Sales at "Hitting this milestone proves that homeowners and contractors trust our offering. Our business is thriving in the multi-million-dollar range with Fabuwood, and we're just getting started." Fabuwood echoed the sentiment, crediting for its strategic market approach. " has been a phenomenal partner, ensuring our products reach the right audience with the right message at the right price," said David Nicolo, Growth Leader at Fabuwood. "From the beginning, we've collaborated closely to create an online platform that streamlines the buying process and delivers an outstanding customer experience." Innovation Driving Market Leadership The success of this collaboration goes beyond sales. Through its cutting-edge online pricing portal, Fabuwood empowers customers and dealers with an intuitive system that allows real-time pricing visibility, easy order placement, automated production scheduling, and live shipment tracking. This technology ensures seamless transactions, helping dealers manage inventory efficiently while offering customers a smooth, transparent buying experience. Upgraded Cabinetry - A New Standard of Excellence In addition to celebrating its sales milestone, Fabuwood is announcing a major product enhancement: a new drawer glide system for all base cabinets and drawers. This upgrade replaces the previous Blum standard full-extension glide with a more advanced, precision-engineered alternative - at no additional cost. Combined with Fabuwood's signature all-plywood construction and premium finishes, this enhancement further cements the brand's reputation for durability, performance, and innovation. The Road Ahead: Expanding Market Reach and Enhancing Customer Experience As and Fabuwood look to the future, their focus remains on expanding market share, introducing new product lines, and elevating customer service to meet evolving industry demands. For more information, please visit and About is a premier online destination for high-quality, affordable kitchen cabinets. As a trusted distributor, the company connects homeowners, contractors, and designers with top-tier cabinetry brands, ensuring that every kitchen transformation is seamless, stylish, and built to last. About Fabuwood Fabuwood is a leading semi-custom cabinetry manufacturer known for its Q12 quality standards, limited lifetime warranty, and cutting-edge design innovations. The brand has earned the Kitchen & Bath Business Readers' Choice Award four times in six years and continues to set industry benchmarks. Headquartered in Newark, N.J., with a one-million-square-foot manufacturing facility and a new West Coast expansion, Fabuwood is redefining the cabinetry landscape with innovation, speed, and excellence. Contact Information Buse Kayar busek@
