Don’t be fooled by homeless spending proposals

04/12/2023
Seattle is considering a major spending package to combat homelessness. What’s unclear is if this package is in addition to the $12 billion spending proposal made by the King County Regional Homelessness Authority – which does little to address the underlying causes of homelessness.  KCRHA’s proposal would cost $12 billion over the next five years on...

TAGS: crime, homelessness, King County, King County Prosecutor, public safety

Our opportunity for Change starts now – and here’s how you can help

01/05/2023
We hope you enjoyed the holiday season and want to welcome you all into 2023. If there is a theme this year for us at Change Washington, it’s “change things for the better.” The opportunity is there. Polling repeatedly demonstrates Seattle voters are tired of the status quo, and their numbers wanting change continues to...

TAGS: crime, homelessness, King County, public safety, Seattle, Seattle Police Department

Jim Ferrell answers Change Washington’s public safety questions

10/21/2022
Earlier this month we emailed both King County Prosecutor Candidates, Jim Ferrell and Leesa Manion, inviting them to participate in a questionnaire about public safety and crime in the region. Below are the questions and responses from Jim Ferrell. Leesa Manion did not respond after several emails were sent. Question 1: Describe your background and...

TAGS: crime, King County, public safety

Convicted sex-offender running King County “gun violence” program

10/05/2022
In the past month we’re repeatedly written about King County’s Restorative Community Pathways program, its flawed premise, and total lack of accountability for those in it and running it. As with the current debacle with a planned homeless megaplex in Chinatown, a lack of accountability from those in charge or receiving public tax dollars is...

TAGS: accountability, crime, good governance, gun violence, King County

The future of public safety is at stake

09/21/2022
One of the cornerstones of public safety in the Seattle metro area is the King County Prosecutor’s Office. While city attorneys such as Ann Davison pursue misdemeanor crime, the county prosecutor handles felony cases such as violent assault, murder, rape, and serious drug offenses. At least that’s what they’re supposed to do. We’ve reported previously...

TAGS: crime, King County Prosecutor, public safety, Seattle

King County’s secretive youth crime program lets potential school shooters off the hook

08/31/2022
An effective criminal justice system balances the goal of keeping crime down with protecting victims and reducing the likelihood a criminal once released will violate the law again. A lot of factors come into play, but for the system to be effective it must acknowledge reality and human nature. It also must transparent and accountable...

TAGS: crime, juvenile offenders, King County, King County Prosecutor, public safety