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SFF/YA writer. Covers public safety & criminal legal news in Seattle, King County & WA State. Avid list-maker. I like pianos, little dogs, and pie. She/her.
Sep 26, 2022 10 tweets 2 min read
Sigh. Let's talk about how this article in today's Seattle Times is misleading and poorly presented. seattletimes.com/seattle-news/p… In an article completed devoted to alternative response in Seattle, the only 2 people quoted (and at length) are Chief Diaz and Mike Solan, the president of the local police union, who among other things, blamed Black Lives Matter for the Jan 6 insurrection at the Capitol.
Apr 26, 2022 70 tweets 10 min read
Good morning, and welcome to today's Seattle Public Safety and Human Services committee meeting. Public comments are just wrapping up now. First agenda item is a CPC (Community Police Commission) appointment. This newest proposed CPC member is a prosecutor, so there's that.
Jan 11, 2022 55 tweets 7 min read
Good morning, and welcome to Seattle's Public Safety and Human Services committee meeting. The new committee: CM Herbold is chair, and also serving are CMs Lewis, Mosqueda, Petersen, and Nelson. First is public comment. You can still sign up for this! (Or send emails.) Eleven people are signed up today.
Jan 10, 2022 5 tweets 1 min read
I suggested my Bad Movie group watch Barbarella this week, and wow! This movie! I had no idea, but there is much hilarity. This is the most marvelous silliness! We've gotten to the part where she helps the angel regain his morale. 🤣
May 11, 2021 108 tweets 13 min read
Good morning! Let's peek at the Seattle Public Safety and HSD committee meeting, shall we? First off, we have public comment, with 40 people signed up to speak so far. It sounds like everyone will get one minute.
May 10, 2021 57 tweets 6 min read
Good morning! Let's see what's happening at the Seattle Council Briefing. CP González spoke with City Attorney Pete Holmes over the weekend re the whistleblower complaint about the public disclosure requests addressed to the Mayor's office. Today they will launch a new effort to improve public trust and confidence in gov't.