Public Safety Committee hears review of Seattle’s Drug Possession and Public Use Ordinance
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The Seattle City Council Public Safety Committee met April 28, 2026 (9:32 a.m.–12:02 p.m.) in Council Chamber, City Hall. Chair Robert Kettle presided. Present: Robert Kettle, Rob Saka, Eddie Lin; Debora Juarez was excused; Maritza Rivera arrived late. The committee heard Information Item Inf 2885: Seattle’s Drug Possession and Public Use Ordinance Policy and Data Review. Presenters listed in the agenda included Seattle Police Department leadership, LEAD (Purpose. Dignity. Action.) representatives, and Council Central Staff. No committee action is recorded in the minutes.
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- Information Item Inf 2885 (Seattle’s Drug Possession and Public Use Ordinance Policy and Data Review) was presented and heard by the committee; no committee action is recorded in the minutes.
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- This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
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- Call To Order
- Chair's Report
- Approval of the Agenda
- Public Comment
- Items of Business
- Seattle’s Drug Possession and Public Use Ordinance Policy and Data Review
- Adjournment
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