Legislation marks another major accomplishment for council’s public safety work Today the Seattle City Council adopted the creation of Stay Out of Drug Areas (SODA) which authorize the courts to prohibit a defendant from entering a designated areas in the city if they commit a drug-related criminal offense in that zone. Introduced in partnership with City Attorney Ann Davison, the...
Housing Levy spending plan adopted with focus on homelessness prevention
Council changes boost rental assistance, improve data collection, serve additional groups SEATTLE – Today the Seattle City Council adopted legislation...
Seattle Councilmember Saka to host community conversation between City leaders, community after fatal shooting near Alki Beach
SEATTLE – Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1, Vice Chair of the Public Safety Committee) is hosting a community...
Council approves expansion of license plate reading technology for police vehicles
Tool aimed at improving public safety, preventing crimes, and helping investigations SEATTLE – The Seattle City Council passed legislation today...
Council Passes Legislation to Demolish Dangerous, Vacant Buildings
The emergency legislation will take effect immediately after being signed by the Mayor SEATTLE – The Seattle City Council unanimously...