Councilmember Urging Mayor Wilson to Turn on Cameras Ahead of World Cup

Council members tell Seattle mayor: 'Turn the cameras on'

(The Center Square) - The occasion was a briefing on World Cup security, but before it ended, three Seattle City Council Members criticized Mayor Katie Wilson’s decision not to turn

'Don't wait until it's too late': Jake and Spike urge Seattle mayor to turn CCTV cameras on ahead of World Cup

Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka pleaded for Mayor Katie Wilson to turn on security cameras in the Stadium District before the World Cup, a call amplified by KIRO hosts Jake Skorheim and Spike O’Neill. Jake urged city leaders not to wait until it’s too late, arguing the city has already promised that camera footage won’t be shared with federal immigration authorities, so there’s no reason not to turn them on now. “You have an opportunity thre…

Councilmember urging Mayor Wilson to turn on cameras ahead of World Cup

Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka is urging Mayor Wilson to turn on cameras installed around Lumen Field ahead of June's World Cup matches

Seattle council member points to marathon bombing in push for World Cup cameras

Wearing a Boston Marathon jacket and holding up the finisher’s medal he earned the day of the 2013 bombing, Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka made an emotional plea for Mayor Katie Wilson to turn on security cameras in the Stadium District before the FIFA World Cup arrives.

City leaders say Seattle ready for World Cup, despite concerns with surveillance, drones

As Seattle prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, city leaders say years of planning have positioned the region to handle everything, but concerns remain.

"There's a Quick Fix": Councilmembers Pressure Mayor to Activate Police Cameras for World Cup

By Erica C. Barnett On Tuesday, Seattle City Councilmembers Rob Saka and Bob Kettle trashed Mayor Katie Wilson’s decision, announced…