Voices behind Compassion Seattle, 'Seattle is Dying' series score new roles in city hall

The article provides an overview of Tim Burgess and Scott Lindsay's return to Seattle city hall, focusing on their influential roles in shaping homelessness policies. Burgess, a former city councilmember and interim mayor, is now the director of strategic initiatives for Mayor Bruce Harrell, while Lindsay, who has a background in public safety and was involved in the 'Seattle is Dying' documentary, will be the deputy city attorney. Their appointments come after the 'Compassion Seattle' initiative aimed at increasing shelter availability amid the homelessness crisis. The article notes a shift in voter support towards moderate candidates, which could reshape city policies and governance, particularly regarding public safety and homelessness strategies.