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Seattle Council Funds $418,000 Two-Year Gun Strategy Pilot

9/10/2026

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Seattle City Council introduced a resolution for an evidence-based gun-violence strategy.
The resolution allocates $418,000 for a two-year pilot with the National Network for Safer Communities.
Mayor Katie Wilson called the Belltown shootings tragic and pledged a comprehensive prevention plan with added staff.
The council voted to recommend the resolution on Sept. 15.

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Story summary

Seattle City Council introduced a resolution for an evidence-based gun-violence strategy.
The resolution allocates $418,000 for a two-year pilot with the National Network for Safer Communities.
Mayor Katie Wilson called the Belltown shootings tragic and pledged a comprehensive prevention plan with added staff.
The council voted to recommend the resolution on Sept. 15.