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Seattle council raises staff and elected‑official safety after threats; president plans protections
Summary
Council President Hollingsworth described personal security incidents and said she will pursue enhanced protections for members and staff. Multiple council members echoed concerns and cited prior security assessments.
Council President Hollingsworth told colleagues during the March 2 briefing that she has endured security incidents and plans to implement additional protections for elected officials and council staff.
"You can't come to people's homes and attack people's families," Hollingsworth said, describing incidents she has kept quiet about and saying she will be more vocal about the protections…
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