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The conversation also touches on national implications, with parallels drawn to other major cities like New York and San Francisco, where left-leaning policies have led to increased homelessness, crime, and economic stagnation. Spadey warns that these cities may follow Seattle’s example if policymakers continue down this path.
He emphasizes the importance of bipartisanship and pragmatic governance, criticizing what he calls the "uni-party" system—where one party holds unchecked power—leading to stagnation and a lack of meaningful debate. This, he argues, is detrimental to effective governance and ultimately harms the public.