Seattle Has A Choice Between Two Paths
Seattle is endangered. Violent crime is way up, homelessness is expanding, infrastructure is poorly maintained, and shoplifting and property crime are increasing, resulting in businesses closing their doors. Poor leadership has led to our current situation, from an ineffective city council and mayor, to a city attorney unwilling to ensure justice to those guilty of criminal acts. The upcoming election in Seattle offers residents the choice between two radically different paths: Continuation of our current approach, doubling down on reduced police presence, pushing for decriminalization of non-felony crime, and permissiveness towards lawbreaking. These are the policies of Nicole-Thomas Kennedy, Lorena Gonzalez, Nikkita Oliver, an d Teresa Mosqueda In contrast, others call for regaining control of our streets, reestablishing public safety, ending the forbearance to crime, and dealing with those living on the street in a compassionate, but firm way. These are the policies of Ann