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Public commenters press Seattle council on homelessness, policing and surveillance
Summary
During the March 3 council meeting, a series of public commenters urged action on homelessness policies and alternatives to policing, asked about public‑safety cameras and urged protection for immigrants; two commenters backed House Bill 2489 and other measures.
Public comment at the Seattle City Council meeting on March 3 focused heavily on homelessness, policing, surveillance technology and immigrant protections, with speakers urging both policy changes and greater investments in services.
Several speakers urged the council to prioritize shelter and services over policing. Morgan May, of a mutual‑aid network for trans and intersex individuals, said police are often used as a Band‑Aid for problems such as homelessness and lack of treatment…
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