Seattle City Council Moves Toward Slashing Police Funding

Seattle City Council Moves Toward Slashing Police Funding
Police block a road during protests near the Seattle Police East Precinct in Seattle, Wash., on July 26, 2020. David Ryder/Getty Images
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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Seattle council members are moving toward defunding the Seattle Police Department, an effort that could lead to the creation of a new civilian-led public safety agency.

The City Council’s busy week included several meetings and hearings dealing with defunding proposals.

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Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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