The decade-long failure of Seattle progressives to solve its homelessness “emergency” continues to impact suburban King County communities which are currently being forced to accept both temporary and permanent “low-barrier” housing projects.
Some people simply signed the petitions, while others spent hours volunteering, but together we did something political pendants said couldn’t be done.
Fate has not been kind to Seattle’s five previous mayors. Three (Schell, Nickels, and McGinn) were defeated in re-election bids, one (Murray) resigned, and the last mayor (Durkan), saw her re-election poll numbers plummet due to the city’s poor response to the illegal actions of progressive rioters. This time next year it is expected that...
In a year-end poll conducted by Project42, homelessness remained the top issue among Washington State residents (followed closely by crime and inflation). Thus, after a decade of progressive policies, billions of tax dollars spent, and a massive increase in the homelessness bureaucracy, these poll results are yet another indicator that our state’s homeless situation is...
Change Washington wants your thoughts on how the city council can end the tragic crime crisis in Seattle Last month Seattle voters elected a new city council with a majority of its members promising to support law enforcement and pass tougher criminal laws. Because voters in 2021 and 2023 elections expressed their frustration over failed...
The Thanksgiving holiday is once again upon us. Many are attending or hosting large gatherings over the holiday while others look forward to some quiet time watching football, reading books, or binge watching a television program. We hope that each of you will take a few moments to reflect on what you are grateful for...
The 2023 general election is just days away (ballots must be in ballot drop boxes or postmarked by Tuesday, November 7) and polls indicate that from Seattle to Spokane there are many extremely close local races which one determined voter could easily make a difference. These local races are vitally important to our everyday life....
Friday, October 20, marked what could possibly be a new beginning for Seattle. After more than two years of failed progressive drug policies, which contributed to thousands of overdose deaths and thousands of drug-related crime incidents, the Seattle Police Department finally began arresting those who illegally possess or publicly use such lethal drugs as fentanyl,...
This week 4.5 million ballots will be mailed to registered votersas important local elections are decided across Washington State. The deadline to return ballots is 8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 7th. If the recent past is any indication, we can expect less than 40% of registered voters to return their ballots and select who will...
The Seattle City Council passed a drug possession law that will allow Seattle City Attorney Ann Davidson to prosecute many of those who a carrying such illegal drugs as fentanyl, methamphetamine and heroin
Due to public pressure and one councilmember’s commitment to halting the city’s tragic drug crisis, the Seattle City Council is on the verge of finally passing a drug possession law that will allow the prosecution of those who possess and/or public use such lethal drugs as heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine. A vote could happen as soon as their hearing Sept. 19, at 2 pm.
There are many within Seattle’s progressive establishment who want you to believe that things are improving with the city’s crime, drug, and homeless problems. Yet a resignation letter from yet another departing Seattle police lieutenant (600+ officers have now left the SPD) provides a reality check and asserts that due to city council policies, Seattle is...
Seattle’s growing drug crisis doesn’t just impact a few hundred unfortunate drug addicts or those who are habitually involved in crimes, it has impacted nearly every resident and visitor to the city. Most are aware of the disturbing news items which reveal just how much illegal drugs, and the crime associated with drug activity,...
On June 6th, the Seattle City Council narrowly voted down (by a 5-4 vote) a measure which would have given Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison the authority to prosecute those who violate the state’s drug possession and public use laws. Seattle is unique since cities across Washington state, with a wide spectrum of political leanings,...