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Seattle Activists Demand Dismantling of Surveillance Cameras

4/11/2026

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On April 10, 2026, community groups gathered at Seattle City Hall to demand Seattle Mayor Wilson dismantle surveillance camera network.
They urged halting camera expansions and shutting down cameras, citing concerns surveillance data could reach federal authorities.
Gina Petry urged turning off the cameras, and Matt Payne criticized Wilson for not fulfilling her campaign promise.
Wilson paused camera expansion and launched a privacy audit, but protesters say steps are insufficient.

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On April 10, 2026, community groups gathered at Seattle City Hall to demand Seattle Mayor Wilson dismantle surveillance camera network.
They urged halting camera expansions and shutting down cameras, citing concerns surveillance data could reach federal authorities.
Gina Petry urged turning off the cameras, and Matt Payne criticized Wilson for not fulfilling her campaign promise.
Wilson paused camera expansion and launched a privacy audit, but protesters say steps are insufficient.