(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an emergency ordinance that bans anti-competitive covenants that prevent new grocery stores and pharmacies from opening in former locations.

This measure aims to address growing concerns about food and medicine deserts – a geographic area with limited access to healthy, affordable food and essential medicines – in the Emerald City. There are food and medicine deserts in several Seattle neighborhoods, including Beacon Hill, Georgetown, Northgate, Rainier Beach, and Delridge, among others.

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