19 Capitol Hill and Central District organizations and businesses join call for Seattle to move $8M in budget from hiring more cops to spending more on artists
Over 600 artists and 116 organizations have sent a joint letter to Seattle's Mayor and City Council, urging budget changes. They want $8 million currently allocated for hiring more police officers to be redirected towards cultural infrastructure. This request comes as the city faces a $175 deficit.
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