Public safety in Seattle - make your voice heard!
Overshadowing public discourse about meaningful ways to address racism and equity in our city, Saturday's riots shed a spotlight on the need for functioning system of law and order. What started out as a peaceful protest became destructive, including the targeting of a local construction project where an AGC member had its construction trailers set on fire and experienced other significant equipment and property damage. As a construction community, we are thankful that no one working that site was injured – in what could have been a very tragic situation.
This week, the City Council will begin to reshape the 2020 SPD budget and there are a couple of important places to elevate concerned voices in this conversation.
Mayor Durkan held a town hall yesterday and Downtown (D7) Councilmember Andrew Lewis are hosting town halls starting today to hear from stakeholders, and the City Council will hold a Budget Committee this Wednesday. Voices need to be heard at all of these meetings.
Councilmember Andrew Lewis’ D7 Town Hall on Public Safety
Format: Town Hall Meeting Date: Tuesday, July 28 Time: 5:00 p.m. When to register: Anytime prior to the meeting Register online…
City Council Budget Hearing on SPD Funding Format: City Council Hearing with Public Testimony Date: Wednesday, July 29 Time: 10:00 a.m. (follow this link to confirm the meeting info) When to register: 8 a.m. (exactly 2 hours prior to the meeting) Register online…
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