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Seattle city council approves resolution to cut ties with ‘Defund the Police’ movement

Seattle's city council unanimously passed Resolution 32167, ending all prior commitments to defund or abolish the police.
Councilmember Rob Saka introduced the resolution, stating it is necessary for public safety and healing divisions.
Many residents expressed concern following a rise in crime, prompting a shift away from the 'Defund' ideology.
Saka declared, 'Defund is dead if this passes,' signaling a return to accountability in public safety.

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Seattle city council approves resolution to cut ties with ‘Defund the Police’ movement

close Video Councilmember declares ‘a new day’ as Seattle city council votes to cut ties with ‘Defund the Police’ movement Seattle councilmember Rob Saka spoke about his resolution for the city to officially reverse any commitments to the “Defund the Police” movement. Seattle’s city council unanimously approved a resolution on Tuesday to end any commitments to defund the police. After the death of George Floyd in 2020, the slogan and movement…

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Seattle city council approves resolution to cut ties with 'Defund the Police' movement

Shortly before it was passed, Seattle city councilmember Rob Saka gave a speech supporting his resolution for the city to formally disavow the "Defund the police" movement.

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