“I’m tired of seeing other moms who are so sad and so angry. I’m tired of being that mom.” Alicia Dass lost her son Conner to gun violence in Seattle a little over a year ago, but the loss still burdens her. Now, she wants to make sure no...
“I’m tired of being that mom”: Mothers respond to shootings
Why is Seattle ill-equipped to deal with rising violent crime? Look to the City Council.
Today’s Seattle Times column “How the City Council left Seattle in a no man’s land on crime” from Danny Westneat is worth sharing today. Especially in the context of this terribly violent weekend where 4 people were killed by gun violence in Seattle. Westneat’s critique of the Seattle City...
A violent weekend in Seattle
Shootings across Seattle killed 4 people and injured 5 this past weekend according to multiple news outlets. The tragic shootings occurred in Lake City, Belltown, Pioneer Square, Capitol Hill and the International District. From the Seattle Times: “Interim Seattle police Chief Adrian Diaz said the rise violence comes at...
Questions to ask before casting your vote this primary election
Many King County voters have already received ballots for the August 3, 2021 primary. There are critical issues at play in this election when it comes to public safety, homelessness, livability and economic recovery. We are especially watching Seattle’s mayoral race, Seattle City Council and the Seattle City Attorney’s...
