In response to persistent community concerns about crime and violence, Seattle City Councilmember Tanya Woo (Position 8) will host a forum focused on public safety in the Chinatown-International District (CID). Special guests and panelists will include Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9), Councilmember and Public Safety Committee Chair Bob Kettle (District 7), Seattle Police Chief...
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Councilmember Moore proposes amendments to commercial sexual exploitation legislation
Changes address stakeholder feedback and create tools to support victims Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) on Friday announced that she is introducing a package of amendments to modify her legislation to address commercial sexual exploitation (CSE). The legislation includes a prohibition on loitering for buying, selling or promoting prostitution, as well as a...
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Councilmember Woo statement on Chinatown-International District shooting
Councilmember Tanya Woo (Position 8) released the following statement in response to Wednesday night’s shooting at 12th Ave S and S King St.: I remember what we’ve lost in our community — Little Saigon was once a vibrant shopping district, a place where people from all over the city came together. The violence must stop...
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Call on Seattle City Council to reject 50 percent cut to student mental health funding
Seattle City Councilmember Tammy J. Morales’ (District 2) will, again, bring forward legislation tomorrow that would stop the Seattle City Council from cutting $10 million in funding for student mental health. “We must keep our promises to Seattle’s kids. To my fellow councilmembers who called for change after the shootings at Ingraham High, Garfield High,...
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Seattle City Council passes legislation diversifying jail options to better address crime
The Seattle City Council today approved legislation, sponsored by Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), to launch a new pilot program with the South Correctional Entity (SCORE) for additional jail services. The new pilot program, negotiated by Mayor Bruce Harrell’s team, authorizes Seattle to house 20 additional misdemeanor detainees at SCORE. That’s in addition to...
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Seattle Councilmember Rivera statement on Mayor’s latest return to office policy
Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) today expressed disappointment in Mayor Bruce Harrell’s announcement that he is requiring executive branch employees to report to their worksite in-person only three days a week. Since July, Legislative Department staff have been required to work onsite four days a week. She issued the following statement: “Today, Mayor...
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Seattle Councilmember Morales urges Council to follow the will of voters, send Initiative 137 to November Ballot
Seattle City Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2) is urging Council to fulfill its duty and take a final vote tomorrow to send Initiative 137 to the ballot this November. Initiative 137 would fund the development of affordable, social housing through a modest tax on employers with workers who make more than $1 million per...
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Seattle Councilmember Hollingsworth announces new approach on tip-credit legislation
Seattle City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) announced that she will not move forward with her current legislation and is instead helping lead a collaborative approach to discussions. The current minimum wage tip credit, which went into effect in 2015, is set to expire at the end of this year. She released the following statement...
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Seattle Councilmember Moore announces new legislation to crack down on commercial sexual exploitation fueling gun violence
Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore (District 5) announced new legislation today aimed at cracking down on commercial sexual exploitation and rampant and escalating gun violence associated with it. “We need to disrupt right now the commercial sexual exploitation ecosystem that is driving gun violence on and near Aurora. We need this for the safety of...
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Seattle Councilmember Morales statement on firing of Seattle police officer for vile remarks
Seattle City Councilmember Tammy J. Morales (District 2) released the following statement after the Seattle Police Department fired Officer Daniel Auderer for making vile remarks about Jaahnavi Kandula shortly after she was killed by SPD: “Chief Rahr made the right decision. At the same time, it’s crucial we acknowledge that our work is far from...