After months of contentious debate and delay, the council voted today.
Lauren Donovan, KIRO 7 NewsKing County Council voted Tuesday on an ordinance that requires businesses to accept cash. After months of contentious debate and delay, the council adopted the ordinance. The vote was close: 5-4.
Amber Reese owns and operates Zeek’s Pizza in White Center. Weeks prior to the vote, Reese penned a letter to King County Council begging officials to change course. The single mom argued cash can attract criminal activity. King County Council has tweaked the original proposal adding a number of amendments. One new amendment removed consumer services like hairdressers and insurance agents from the requirement. Another new amendment allows retailers to apply for an exemption based on a history of theft and distance to banking services.
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