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Public commenters cite police misconduct and press council for youth violence-prevention funding
Summary
Speakers at the Feb. 3 Seattle City Council meeting described past misconduct by Seattle City Light crews, criticized SPD responses to incidents and asked for local investments in proven youth programs, including a request for city funding for the 3 Kings Dojo boxing gym. The council did not take immediate action on these requests.
Multiple public commenters used the Feb. 3 public-comment period to raise concerns about police performance, workplace misconduct at Seattle City Light and the need for city-funded youth programs that the speakers said prevent violence.
Del Johnson, a Seattle City Light engineer with more than 25 years’ utility experience and a ProTech 17 member, recounted prior reports of crew misconduct and said he wants a meeting with…
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