Durkan, Best slam 50% defunding of Seattle police, offer $76M compromise

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

SEATTLE - Mayor Jenny Durkan and Police Chief Carmen Best slammed the Seattle City Council for its push to cut the police budget by 50% at a Monday morning news conference, and instead proposed a more modest $76 million cut amid a "reimagining" of police functions in Seattle.

"We both recognize that we have an historical opportunity and obligation to reimagine how policing can be done in Seattle," Durkan said. "We believe deeply in broad community investments which can build greater community help and less need to call 911 for help."

But she added, "Blunt cuts won't work, and a 50% cut is irresponsible."

Durkan was joined at the press conference by Seattle Police Carmen Best, who called the council's proposed 50% cut "reckless."

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[abqtommy]

1. I'm not opposed to the use of the term "DEFUND". At the very least it does seem to get

peoples' attention... At the best it'll result in positive change.