Reduces sticker shock while also investing critical transit needs Today, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) announced that he’s introducing an affordable alternative to the Seattle Transit Measure renewal, CB 121226, proposed by the mayor and currently being considered by the City Council. The mayor’s proposal would increase the sales tax by 0.15% to 0.3%, while Councilmember Kettle’s amendment would increase...
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Councilmember Kettle calls for a regional approach to address the homelessness crisis
Today, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) released the following statement after Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced King County and the City of Seattle’s joint plan for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA). “We have a regional homelessness problem on our local streets of Seattle,” said Councilmember Kettle. “We need, in turn, a regional approach to address the homelessness crisis that we face. To abandon the regional approach now would place...
Councilmember Kettle commends Mayor’s decision to activate stadium CCTV cameras
Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7) issued this statement following Mayor Katie B. Wilson’s announcement Friday that she will turn on closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras installed near the City’s stadiums. The decision comes ahead of Seattle’s FIFA World Cup events which are scheduled to begin on June 15. “I commend Mayor Wilson on her decision to turn on the Stadium District...
Councilmember Kettle criticizes CCTV camera ‘pause’ as unjustified, demands rollout before World Cup
Councilmember Bob Kettle issued the following statement related to a letter sent by his office to Mayor Katie B. Wilson calling on her to turn on the City’s closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras. The letter notes that the mayor’s decision to “pause” the rollout of the cameras is inconsistent with the City ordinances that created the program.
Councilmember Kettle calls out Sound Transit: ‘Seattle needs the transit we were promised’
Councilmember Bob Kettle voiced strong support for the Ballard light rail project and urged Sound Transit board members to find a solution to build it.
Councilmember Kettle calls for a comprehensive shelter plan and additional study
Ahead of today’s City Council meeting, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), called for a robust process to guide high acuity shelter capacity expansion in response to Mayor Katie Wilson’s proposed transitional encampment bill (CB 121195).
Public Safety Chair Kettle on value of Real Time Crime Center in recent assault arrests
Urges city officials to maintain public safety investments Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), who serves as chair of the Public Safety Committee, issued the following statement in response to last week’s arrest of a suspect accused of randomly beating a 77-year old man in downtown. Seattle Police detectives used footage obtained by the City’s Closed-Circuit Television cameras to identify...
Public Safety Chair Kettle statement on Yesler Terrace shooting
‘Effective intervention requires deep engagement with the communities most impacted’ Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), who serves as chair of the Public Safety Committee, released the following statement on yesterday’s shooting at the Yesler Terrace Community Center. Shots were fired after a press conference occurred with Mayor Wilson in attendance. According to Seattle Police, no one was injured and...
Councilmember Kettle on results of King County Regional Homelessness Authority audit
Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), who serves as chair of the Public Safety Committee, issued the following statement on the released findings of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCHRA) forensic audit. The evaluation was commissioned by the City of Seattle and King County and conducted by Clark Nuber P.S. It examines the agency’s operations between the period of...
Public Safety Chair Kettle: Audit of camera and real-time crime center tools needs to be completed by June World Cup events
‘Public safety ecosystem must be ready to go by the time the world comes to Seattle’ Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), who serves as chair of the Public Safety Committee, issued the following statement today regarding the ongoing community discussion of Mayor Wilson’s announced audit and the use of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) and other crime prevention tools. “This past Tuesday,...
Public Safety Chair Kettle welcomes Mayor’s audit of CCTV program
We must continually look for ways to improve this tool’ Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee, released the following statement after Mayor Katie Wilson’s announced audit of the Seattle Police Department’s Public Space Cameras (CCTV) program. “I welcome the audit and policy review of the CCTV program. We must continually look for...
Councilmember Kettle applauds new state legislation aimed at easing toxicology backlog
Passage comes after two years of collaboration and support of Seattle officials Today, Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), who serves as chair of the Public Safety Committee, issued the following statement in response to Governor Bob Ferguson signing Second Substitute Senate Bill 5880 into law. The legislation provides local jurisdictions with the authority to utilize certified private and accredited laboratories...