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Seattle Unveils $5 Million Youth Violence-Reduction Plan

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 2:36 AM UTC · How we work

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Youth Violence-Interruption Funding

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a citywide gun-violence reduction plan on September 15 2026.
The plan prioritizes expanding youth programs and community-based violence-interruption services, protecting them from the city’s significant $175 million budget deficit.
CARE will manage nine nonprofit violence-interruption contracts, costing roughly $5 million annually across the city.
Seattle will work with UW and Johns Hopkins centers to map violence interventions and homicides.

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Zero Homicide Claim

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a comprehensive citywide gun-violence reduction plan on September 15 2026.
A widely shared viral interview of Wilson was mocked online for her hesitant remarks and frequent interjections.
Wilson, a Democrat who identifies as a socialist, said the plan aims for zero homicides.
Existing Seattle cameras solved the ‘Bite of Seattle’ shooting and remain useful tools, Wilson said.

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Youth Violence-Interruption Funding

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a citywide gun-violence reduction plan on September 15 2026.
The plan prioritizes expanding youth programs and community-based violence-interruption services, protecting them from the city’s significant $175 million budget deficit.
CARE will manage nine nonprofit violence-interruption contracts, costing roughly $5 million annually across the city.
Seattle will work with UW and Johns Hopkins centers to map violence interventions and homicides.

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