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Seattle Officials Announce $14.55 Million Investment to Enhance School Safety and Support Amid Gun Violence
On Thursday, August 21, Mayor Bruce Harrell, joined by Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones at Rainier Beach High School, announced a $14.55 million investment plan to enhance student safety and mental health in Seattle Public Schools. Addressing an audience of press, families, students, and school staff, Harrell emphasized that this initiative is a response to the rise in gun violence as the new school year approaches.
Seattle and King County Leaders Unveil "100 Days of Action" to Address Gun Violence Epidemic
Mayor Bruce Harrell, in collaboration with representatives from the King County Council, the Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention, and community-based organizations such as Urban Family, Alliance for Gun Responsibility, and Community Passageways, launched an initiative on Wednesday called "100 Days of Action." This new blueprint is dedicated to combating gun violence throughout Seattle.
Mayor Harrell, Alongside Community Leaders, Honored Gun Violence Victims at New Memorial Garden Located in MLK Jr. Park
On Friday, June 7th, Mayor Bruce Harrell, city officials, and community leaders reflected on the recent surge in gun violence and commemorated a new garden in memory of victims of gun violence at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park. This event comes in the wake of a shooting at Garfield High School, where 17-year-old Amarr Murphy-Paine was shot and killed while attempting to break up a fight between the shooter and another person.
Eleuthera Lisch gives update on Gun Violence Disruption in King County
Last week on The Day with Trae, guest host Deaunte Damper sat down with Eleuthera Lisch, the Director of the King County Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention. In this episode, Damper and Lisch discuss the current state of gun violence within the United States and what actions are being implemented to deter it.