Seattle voters are showing support for a new tax on big business that would fund a social housing developer. More

Ballot measure opposed by City Hall and such companies as Microsoft leads to tax firms up to $52m a year to build thousands of affordable homes.

Seattle voters are showing strong support for a new tax on big businesses that would fund the city’s Social Housing Developer, according to initial results from

The outcome of Tuesday’s election will determine whether Seattle has another bit player in the city’s network of housing providers or a new main character.