Efforts to deal with the homelessness crisis in Seattle dominate the news this morning because of two events that happened yesterday.
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News roundup: bicycles, needles, RV’s
Turn off the Bowie albums and the replays of that missed field-goal kick for a minute. This morning’s City Council news discusses the new lane for bicycles along Westlake, along with a plan to take a needle exchange program mobile.
Continue readingNews roundup: police scrutiny
Increasing scrutiny of the Seattle Police Department leads the news this morning.
Continue readingCity Council takes oath of office, picks Harrell as President
The newly-elected City Council held their first session today. Taking their oath of office, speechifying, and picking teams were all on the agenda.
Continue readingNews roundup: gunshot locator service
This morning’s news covers the discussion of installing an acoustic gunshot locator service in parts of Seattle.
Continue readingNews roundup: labor and prisons
Labor issues and prison reform highlight the morning news.
Continue readingPolice overtime cost Seattle this year
Police overtime and the substantial cost to the city in 2015 was the major topic at today’s Finance and Culture Committee meeting.
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