Greenwood neighbors march on Aurora Avenue, urge safety fixes and National Guard assistance
TL;DR
Neighbors in Seattle's Greenwood area will march along Aurora Avenue North to spotlight gun violence and sex trafficking on the corridor, demanding concrete action from city leaders—including a visible SPD mobile precinct, permanent street closures, expanded enforcement and trafficking prosecutors—and urging Washington Governor to deploy the National Guard, along with sustained housing and survivor-services to help those affected.
Topics:nationlocal#aurora-avenue-north#greenwood-neighborhood#gun-violence#local#national-guard#seattle
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