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IN THE MEDIA
KIRO7, Sept. 29, 2023
As overdoses soar, Snohomish County leaders gather to tackle drug crisis
KRKO, September 2023
Mayor Cassie Franklin PSA for Sam Quinones Event
The Seattle Times, July 20, 2023
“Opinion: Jail and treatment can work together in helping WA drug crisis”
Herald Net, Sept. 25, 2023
Fentanyl crisis should force rethinking of approach
Herald Net, May 16, 2023
“Comment: State must adopt balanced approach to possession”
Herald Net, May 6, 2023
”Editorial: Lawmakers can reach accord on drug possession law”
The Tribune, April 26, 2023
"Local governments act after state drug law fails in Legislature”
The Seattle Time, April 25, 2023
"Inside the stunning fall of WA’s drug-possession legislation — and what comes next”
KOMO 4 News, April 24, 2023
"Cities begin forming drug possession laws after Washington bill failed to pass legislature”
The Stranger, April 25, 2023
"Olympia Shatters Plan to Reboot Its War on Drugs”
FOX13, April 24, 2023
"It is unacceptable'; Washington legalizes hard drugs by default””
Undivided, April 24, 2023
"Drug deal gone bad”
KOMO 4 News, Feb 10, 2023
"Snohomish County mayors push for changes to state's drug possession, criminal pursuit laws”
KIRO 7, Oct. 4, 2022
"Snohomish County mayors reveal new coalition aimed to improve public safety"
FOX 13, Oct. 4, 2022
"Snohomish County mayors announce coalition to address public safety concerns"
The Herald, Oct. 4, 2022
"Mayors: Enough is enough, we want something done for public safety"
Everett Post, Oct. 4, 2022
"New Coalition created by Snohomish County Mayors and Business Leaders"
KING 5, Oct. 4, 2022
"Snohomish County mayors, business leaders team up to combat rising crime rates”
KOMO 4 News, Oct. 4, 2022
"Snohomish County mayors reveal new coalition aimed to improve public safety”
My Edmonds News, Oct. 4, 2022
"Snohomish County mayors launch coalition to address public safety concerns"
My Edmonds News, Oct. 1, 2023
Hundreds gather to discuss the drug crisis with author Sam Quinones
DOCUMENTS
Coalition Statement, Apr. 25, 2023
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Re: Snohomish County Mayors’ Statement on Proposed Snohomish County Drug Possession Ordinance
Coalition Announcement, Oct. 4, 2022
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Mayors from 15 Snohomish County cities today launched a new coalition to
develop and implement policies that address ongoing community concerns about public safety in the county.
Coalition Information
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Bringing together local government and business leaders in an innovative approach to improving public safety.
Coalition Statement, Apr. 23, 2023
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Re: The latest proposal to resolve the state’s drug possession laws in response to the state Supreme Court’s Blake decision does not provide the necessary tools to effectively address public safety challenges in Snohomish County, according to the four mayors leading the Mayors and Business Leaders for Public Safety coalition.
Legislative Request Letter, Nov. 15, 2022
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Re: Blake decision and vehicle pursuit legislation for the 2023 legislative session
Coalition Statement, Apr. 12, 2023
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Re: Snohomish County Mayors’ Statement on SB 5536, Proposed Blake Fix
Coalition Statement, Apr. 26, 2023
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Re: Snohomish County Mayors’ Response to Herald Editorial
