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Council members call for action after Seattle Center shooting; Rivera to pursue National Network for Safe Communities model
Summary
Following weekend shootings including at Seattle Center, multiple council members urged concrete action; Council Member Rivera said she will bring a resolution and budget item to partner with the National Network for Safe Communities, citing 40–60% reductions reported in other cities.
Several council members opened their reports by responding to recent shootings across the city, including a mass-shooting at Seattle Center. Council Member Saka said "3 people tragically lost their lives," and several members called the incidents "preventable" and urged coordinated action across city, county and state actors.
Council Member Rivera said she plans to "bring a resolution and something through the budget in order to work directly with the National Network for Safe Communities," citing outcomes reported elsewhere: "40 to 60% gun violence reduction, we need to do that here." Rivera said the effort would require partnership with prosecutors, the city attorney, public health and other jurisdictions and departments. No formal vote was taken at the briefing; members said they will continue committee work and consider ordinances and budget actions through upcoming meetings.
