Democratic Mayor Bruce Harrell’s downtown revitalization plan is focused on expanding cleaning services and food trucks, according to local media KOMO News, as downtown Seattle suffers from the ongoing fentanyl crisis. .
Local business leaders have stressed the need for the city to crack down on drug possession downtown, and although plans have included opening an alternative crisis treatment clinic next year, the issue of fentanyl use has did not work directly. according to Go to KOMO News. However, the plan will waive fees for food truck operators, expand lighting and cleaning services, and update some zoning regulations.
“The primary goal of the mayor’s downtown revitalization plan is to make downtown a safe and welcoming place for everyone,” the mayor’s office said in a written statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation. “That’s why the mayor has issued an order. Executive Order on Fentanyl and Synthetic Drugs When we announced our downtown revitalization plan in April, we focused on arresting dealers and traffickers. As part of that executive order, the mayor also convened a working group. Formulation of revised ordinance To address the public consumption of drug use. ” (Related: Homeless people terrorizing Portland homeowners with burglaries and mass fires)
presidential decree prioritize Efforts to work with law enforcement to stop the sale of narcotics. It also encourages voluntary participation in rehabilitation programs by giving participants gift cards and expands the services available to those who have overdosed on drugs.
Harrell’s office says the city council is working out a revised ordinance on fentanyl. Rejected It enacted its first ordinance, blocking a law that allowed city attorneys to prosecute drug possession and public drug use cases.
SEATTLE, WA – MARCH 11: A homeless camp resident walks through the camp after smoking fentanyl on March 11, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo credit: John Moore/Getty Images)
some local businessmen complained In late April, it reported that drug-fueled vandalism and encroachments were making the area feel unsafe and impacting business.
“I think we are all sick of what is going on right now. Because they are far away and they are allowed to do this on the street with no repercussions. The owner told KOMO News.
The Seattle Times editorial board recently defendant Mr. Harrell has slowed down efforts to increase the number of police officers in recent years after city council cuts.
According to KOMO, the downtown revitalization plan includes laws allowing the construction of high-rise buildings, facilitating the conversion of offices to residential space, and encouraging residential buildings to provide childcare and education services. Promotion of high density is included.
Fentanyl overdose person in charge More than half of Seattle’s record number of 310 homeless deaths in 2021 will die, and a spike in fentanyl overdoses in January left the King County coroner’s office running out of space to house corpses. .seattle police confiscated Over 1 million fentanyl tablets by January-April 2023.
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