Journalist
(Washington)
Seattle Times reporter who covers Seattle city government and local politics.
Links: @DBeekman | (Current as of: December 14, 2015)
Seattle Times
March 30, 2018
By allowing landlords to “go with their gut,” the ruling restores opportunities for discrimination, said Merf Ehman, of Columbia Legal Services, calling for the city to appeal.
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Seattle Times
April 19, 2016
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray is asking the City Council to extend civil-rights protections to people paying rent with government subsidies and other alternative sources of income.
News Story
Seattle Times
January 19, 2016
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray is asking a new task force to help the city decide how to reduce barriers to housing for people with criminal records.
Seattle Times reporter who covers Seattle city government and local politics.
Links: @DBeekman | (Current as of: December 14, 2015)
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News StoryRuling against Seattle law hurts renters, advocates say
Daniel BeekmanSeattle Times
March 30, 2018
By allowing landlords to “go with their gut,” the ruling restores opportunities for discrimination, said Merf Ehman, of Columbia Legal Services, calling for the city to appeal.
News Story
Seattle mayor calls for protection of tenants using rent subsidies
Daniel BeekmanSeattle Times
April 19, 2016
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray is asking the City Council to extend civil-rights protections to people paying rent with government subsidies and other alternative sources of income.
News Story
Task force to seek ways to reduce barriers to housing for those with criminal records
Daniel BeekmanSeattle Times
January 19, 2016
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray is asking a new task force to help the city decide how to reduce barriers to housing for people with criminal records.
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