‘Members of the political establishment who say Black Lives Matter need to put action behind their tweets and sloganeering, and join with me in … [Read more...] about Sawant, African-American Faith Leaders Unveil Community Demand for 1,000 New Affordable Homes, Funded by $500M/Year Amazon Tax, for Residents Displaced Due to Racist Gentrification
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Re-Imagining Public Safety and More
Monthly Newsletter: Protests and Public Safety, Budget Deficits, COVID Updates, Bridges, and More Photo by Xena Goldman Friends and Neighbors, While … [Read more...] about Re-Imagining Public Safety and More
Sawant Hails Historic Ban on Seattle Police Use of Chemical Weapons, Chokeholds
NEWS RELEASE Councilmember Kshama Sawant FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday June 15, 2020Contact:Dana Robinson Slote, Council Communications, … [Read more...] about Sawant Hails Historic Ban on Seattle Police Use of Chemical Weapons, Chokeholds
Council Passes Premium Pay for Frontline Gig Workers During COVID Crisis
Bill by Herbold, Lewis protects app-based food delivery workers SEATTLE – Seattle City Councilmembers Lisa Herbold (District 1, West Seattle … [Read more...] about Council Passes Premium Pay for Frontline Gig Workers During COVID Crisis
Demonstrations in Seattle in Response to Police Brutality and Policing; West Seattle Bridge Update, June 12; Budget Committee Meeting and Rebalancing Package; Virtual Office Hours
Demonstrations in Seattle in Response to Police Brutality and Policing In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, and the deaths of countless other … [Read more...] about Demonstrations in Seattle in Response to Police Brutality and Policing; West Seattle Bridge Update, June 12; Budget Committee Meeting and Rebalancing Package; Virtual Office Hours
Sawant Introduces Bill Banning Police Use of Chemical Weapons, Other ‘Crowd Control Weapons’, Including Chokeholds
Councilmember Kshama Sawant (District 3, Central Seattle), chair of the Council’s Sustainability and Renters Rights Committee, announced that on … [Read more...] about Sawant Introduces Bill Banning Police Use of Chemical Weapons, Other ‘Crowd Control Weapons’, Including Chokeholds
Following Yet Another Night of Police Violence, Councilmember Sawant Introduces Legislation Banning All Police Use of Chemical Weapons and Other “Crowd Control Weapons,” as Well as Chokeholds
NEWS RELEASE Councilmember Kshama Sawant FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday June 8, 2020Contact:Dana Robinson Slote, Council Communications, … [Read more...] about Following Yet Another Night of Police Violence, Councilmember Sawant Introduces Legislation Banning All Police Use of Chemical Weapons and Other “Crowd Control Weapons,” as Well as Chokeholds
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan Must Resign
“Jenny Durkan has failed the working people of Seattle since day one of her administration. She has now abused her power, and harmed thousands of … [Read more...] about Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan Must Resign
Tell City Council: Join Councilmember Sawant in banning chemical weapons and chokeholds!
June 6, 2020 Email City Council Right Now! Offer Live Public Testimony Monday at 2PM – Sign Up at Noon on Monday! Dear … [Read more...] about Tell City Council: Join Councilmember Sawant in banning chemical weapons and chokeholds!
Murder of George Floyd and Demonstrations in Seattle; West Seattle Bridge Update: June 5; COVID Response Funds Available for Community-Based Organizations – Apply by Tuesday 6/9 ; New COVID Testing Capacity in Seattle, with Sites Sought for a West Seattle location; Don Armeni Boat Launch Re-Opens; Emergency Heliports to be Tested at Two West Seattle Parks; Essential Pay for Essential Workers; May Constituent Email Report
Murder of George Floyd and Demonstrations in Seattle This nation has a long and proud history of protest for change; and an even longer history of … [Read more...] about Murder of George Floyd and Demonstrations in Seattle; West Seattle Bridge Update: June 5; COVID Response Funds Available for Community-Based Organizations – Apply by Tuesday 6/9 ; New COVID Testing Capacity in Seattle, with Sites Sought for a West Seattle location; Don Armeni Boat Launch Re-Opens; Emergency Heliports to be Tested at Two West Seattle Parks; Essential Pay for Essential Workers; May Constituent Email Report
West Seattle Bridge Update: May 29; Planning for Seattle’s Economic Recovery; New Dashboard Shows King County’s Progress on Key COVID Indicators; Premium Pay for Essential Workers; Delridge Rapid Ride H Line Project: Work Starting Week of June 8
West Seattle Bridge Update: May 29 Lower Bridge Maintenance Closure SDOT has announced that the lower bridge will be closed for maintenance during the … [Read more...] about West Seattle Bridge Update: May 29; Planning for Seattle’s Economic Recovery; New Dashboard Shows King County’s Progress on Key COVID Indicators; Premium Pay for Essential Workers; Delridge Rapid Ride H Line Project: Work Starting Week of June 8
“Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere”
Black Lives Matter. The call to action from Martin Luther King, Jr. decades ago — that “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice … [Read more...] about “Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere”