HAPPENING NOW: @MayorJenny speaking on actions to remove #CHOP, says @SeattlePD worked “for days” preparing for this morning. “These acts of violence hurt our whole community” commenting on deaths of 19 and 16-year-old #KOMONews 
Says parks and arts dept will work to preserve some of #CHOP “history.” On arrests today, doesn’t want to see misdemeanor charges pursued. “I truly believe we can reimagine” what East Precinct will look like in the future #KOMONews
.@carmenbest now speaking, says “hundreds” of officers helped in today’s effort, says there have been more than three dozen arrests. “You have seen how absolutely devastating the damage to this area is,” she says. Now assessing when they can get back to work at precinct #KOMONews
"We need to re-envision community safety together," "this is about breaking down systemic racism." Her initial comments were brief. @seattledot's Sam Zimbabwe now speaking, says all concrete barriers have been removed except for some placed near precinct #KOMONews
.@MayorJenny says "an operation of this scope and magnitude takes careful planning." @SteveTVNews asks about businesses suffering from this on top of COVID-19, Durkan says she's trying to expedite any claims filed, "I hear very clearly from them" on #CHOP impacts #KOMONews
When asked about death of teenagers, "I think it's deeply regretful...I want to make sure I can meet with those parents and express my condolences." @carmenbest fields question regarding officer badge numbers with today's move, she says she will "follow up" #KOMONews
When asked about other possible occupations, @carmenbest says "we can't have what we saw there." "We support free speech rights but we certainly can't condone or promote lawlessness" in the city. @MayorJenny echoes a similar statement #KOMONews
When asked about protesters returning to East Precinct, "we will be guided by what the situation on the ground is," says Durkan. "With the streets open, we're hopeful that Capitol Hill can return to normal," says it will take time to restore Cal Anderson Park #KOMONews
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