New Gun Violence Reduction Strategy Moves Forward at Seattle City Hall

Seattle council members want new gun violence strategy; mayor’s plan TBD - The Daily Chronicle

After hosting a symposium in June about gun violence prevention, Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera on Tuesday introduced a resolution to pursue an evidence-based strategy that has seen significant reductions in gun violence in cities across the country. It will be up to Mayor Katie Wilson to include $418,000 in the city’s next budget for a two-year pilot program employing a consultant with the National Network for Safer Communities at Jo…

New gun violence reduction strategy moves forward at Seattle City Hall

The Seattle City Council’s Public Safety Committee voted Tuesday to advance a new gun violence reduction strategy, two days after three people were killed in three separate shootings across the Belltown neighborhood.

Seattle council members want new gun violence strategy; mayor’s plan TBD

It will be up to Mayor Katie Wilson to include $418,000 in the city’s next budget, for a two-year pilot program centered on "focused deterrence."

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