Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has proposed legislation to open 1,000 new units of shelter and emergency housing with wrap-around services this year, calling on residents, community organizations and service providers to help bring more people indoors.
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City Of Seattle To Add Two New Tiny House Villages
The City of Seattle is expanding its homelessness response with more than 100 new tiny houses across two planned villages designed to provide shelter and intensive support services for people experiencing chronic homelessness and complex behavioral health needs. The initiative, announced by Mayor Bruce Harrell on Wednesday, is part of a coordinated effort to connect […]
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City Attorney Introduces Civil Penalties to Curb Graffiti Vandalism
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison has introduced a bill to expand the city’s ability to hold graffiti taggers accountable through civil penalties and restitution, with the goal of making them pay for the damage they cause and discouraging graffiti.
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Seattle Council Approves New Regulations For After-Hours Lounges In Response To Gun Violence
Seattle City Council has unanimously approved new regulations aimed at improving public safety around after-hours nightlife lounges, introducing safety and permitting requirements in response to an increase in late-night gun violence.
