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Two minimum wage initiatives on the ballot for Everett voters
EVERETT, Wash. — Businesses and their employees are struggling right now.
Dealing with the post-pandemic economy, inflation and the demand for rising wages restaurants have their plates full.
"Consumers are really tapped out," said Kerri Lonergan-Dreke, CEO of Lombardi's restaurants.
Higher prices mean the need for higher wages which forces businesses to raise prices and the cycle repeats.
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/everett/everett-voters-decide-two-competing-minimum-wage-initiatives/281-2eeb87ee-671d-441f-ae68-f709b496ff04