Mayor Bruce Harrell urged Seattle's tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon to reinvest in the community, citing their substantial profits and a "moral obligation." This call highlights the city's challenge of balancing tech's economic benefits with its impacts on housing and transportation, as Harrell seeks re-election against a progressive challenger.
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