City of Seattle v. State

We are asked in this case to determine whether the petitioner, the City of Seattle (City), falls within the scope of RCW 19.28.120(1), a statute that requires an electrical contractor’s license for non-utility electrical work. We hold that the City is an “entity” subject to that statute, and, thus, affirm the Court of Appeals.

FACTS

The relevant facts in this case are few and not in dispute. The City operates the Seattle Conservation Corps (SCC) through its Department of Housing and Human Services. The SCC prepares “unemployed, homeless adults for transition to full-time employment with…