A veto-proof majority of Seattle’s city council has backing a blueprint from activists at Decriminalize Seattle to cut the city’s $400 million police budget by 50 percent, and redirect much of that funding into community-led public safety initiatives and affordable housing. The Seattle Times reports that seven of nine city councilors have come out in support of the cuts; six are required to overcome opposition from Seattle’s mayor, who is urging caution.
Today we share our plan to defund Spd by 50%.
Our 4-point proposal for reinvestment:
1- replace current...
Today we share our plan to defund Spd by 50%.
Our 4-point proposal for reinvestment:
1- replace current...
- 7/10/2020
- by Tim Dickinson
- Rollingstone.com
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