We, the undersigned, have no confidence that an internal police investigation will find justice for Charleena. We demand Seattle’s Mayor and City Council appoint an independent, community-based committee, empowered to investigate Charleena’s killing, with full access to case evidence, witnesses, and department policies. Nationwide, of 1,155 people killed by police in 2016, only 13 officers […]
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June 20, 2017January 6, 2023Councilmember Sawant
Questions for SPD on the Killing of Charleena Lyles
Earlier today, my office asked the Seattle Police Department (SPD) questions about the horrific killing of Charleena Lyles. Charleena was killed by police in her home, in front of her children. This horrific killing happened just two days after the officers who killed Philando Castile were found ‘not guilty’ in Minnesota. Let’s stand in solidarity […]
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June 16, 2017January 6, 2023Councilmember Sawant
It’s Time to Tax the Rich
For decades, poor and working class people in our state have paid far more of their income in taxes than big business and the super-rich. Now with Trump’s billionaire-backed right-wing administration threatening further massive tax breaks for corporations and the super-wealthy alongside vicious cuts to social programs for ordinary people, hundreds of thousands are getting […]
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June 12, 2017January 6, 2023Councilmember Sawant
Tax the Rich Legislation Released in Seattle!
On June 12, 2017, I released draft legislation along with Councilmember Herbold to tax the rich in Seattle. The press release can be read here, and the full legislation is available here. I ran for office four years ago on a program of a $15 per hour minimum wage, to tax the rich, and for […]
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May 23, 2017January 6, 2023Councilmember Sawant
District 3 “Tax the Rich!” Town Hall
On May 18, 2017, my office and the Trump-Proof Seattle Coalition brought together more than 200 people for a District 3 town hall to build a movement to Tax the Rich! For decades, poor and working class people in our state have paid far more of their income in taxes than the super-rich. Now with […]
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May 23, 2017January 6, 2023Councilmember Sawant
My Comments on “Police Accountability” Legislation
On May 22, 2017, the Seattle City Council passed “police accountability” legislation. Below are my comments explaining what in the legislation is positive, and how it falls far short of what is needed to provide real police accountability in Seattle. I would like to thank the Community Police Commission for their dedication to police accountability, […]
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May 19, 2017January 6, 2023Councilmember Sawant
My Statement in Solidarity with 40,000+ Striking CWA Workers
On May 19, 2017, the Communication Workers of America (CWA) launched a 40,000+ strong nationwide strike! This is the first major workers’ strike since Trump was elected. Here is the statement I shared with CWA workers in solidarity. Sisters and brothers of the Communication Workers of America at AT&T, As a socialist, activist, elected […]
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May 19, 2017January 6, 2023Councilmember Sawant
Schneider, Carroll and Allen – Sign Colin Kaepernick!
On May 19, 2017, I wrote the following letter to Seattle Seahawks General Manager John Schneider, Head Coach Pete Carroll, and Owner Paul Allen, asking them to sign Colin Kaepernick as backup quarterback. Dear Seattle Seahawks General Manager John Schneider, Head Coach Pete Carroll, and Owner Paul Allen: I am writing to convey that Colin Kaepernick […]
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May 3, 2017January 6, 2023Councilmember Sawant
My letter to Office of Labor Standards: Please investigate retaliation claims by Amazon/SIS security workers
On May 3, 2017, I sent the following letter in solidarity with Abdinasir Elmi and Betiel Desta, two Amazon security workers being targeted for retaliation by an Amazon contractor, Security Industry Specialists (SIS). Elmi and Betiel were part of a delegation on May 1, International Workers’ Day, that included faith leaders, security officers, and supporters […]
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April 27, 2017January 6, 2023Councilmember Sawant
Demand affordable housing now – pack City Hall May 3rd!
Sign Ethiopian Community in Seattle’s petition demanding Council fund their affordable housing project! While developers rake in huge profits, outrageous rents are driving ordinary people, especially immigrant families, seniors, and communities of color, further out of Seattle and away from existing services, schools, and community support. With the average Seattle apartment renting for $2,100/month, a person must […]