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- Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka introduced Resolution 32167 to reverse commitments to defund the police, stating it acknowledges past failures of the movement to 'Defund the Police.'
- Four councilmembers voted in favor of the resolution, which emphasizes support for first responders and will be presented to the full city council on April 1.
- Mayor Bruce Harrell noted that the city has hired more police officers than lost for the first time in years, emphasizing the need for a diversified public safety response.
- Councilmember Maritza Rivera mentioned constituents have requested a stance against past 'defund' rhetoric, reflecting a community desire for improved public safety measures.
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Dem. Seattle Councilman Aims to Reverse Commitments to 'Defund' Cops
A Democrat Seattle council member's recent resolution may end commitments to defund the police, a movement that was fueled by leftist protests. The post Democrat Seattle Council Member’s Resolution Aims to Reverse Commitments to ‘Defund the Police’ appeared first on Breitbart.
Councilmember Saka's resolution rejects police defunding
The Seattle City Council is reaffirming its support for police and first responders and reversing past support for the “Defund Police” movement. The end goal is addressing the next steps in closing out federal oversight of the Seattle Police Department (SPD). At Monday morning’s Public Safety Committee meeting, Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) introduced Resolution 32167, which outlines Seattle’s progress under the 2012 federal Consent Decree…
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