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Seattle business leaders demand 100-day public safety plan from socialist mayor
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Key Points:
- Seattle business leaders, including CEOs from Starbucks and Microsoft, have urged Mayor Katie Wilson and city officials to implement a 100-day public safety plan addressing crime and homelessness concerns.
- The plan calls for increased police patrols, more CCTV cameras, adherence to a seven-minute 911 response time, transparent reporting on response delays, and clearing homeless encampments within 72 hours.
- A recent poll cited in the letter shows only 34% of Seattle voters believe the city has an effective public safety strategy, with strong support for the proposed measures across demographics.
- The letter highlights that Seattle has significantly fewer police officers per capita compared to other major cities and requests rebuilding the police force alongside increased foot and bicycle patrols in high-crime areas.
- Despite over $150 million allocated to homeless services in 2024, the city continues to face persistent property crime, drug use, and homelessness challenges, prompting frustration among local business and community leaders.
