OLYMPIA – State Senator Jesse Salomon (D-Shoreline) introduced a bill to rebuild public trust in law enforcement agencies by placing limits on law enforcement collective bargaining agreements related to officer discipline and accountability, and preventing police unions and their employers ...
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With the riots at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., and Olympia, as well as calls for the impeachment of President Donald Trump, dominating headlines, the Beacon reached to state representatives serving Edmonds for statements. Gov. Jay Inslee and U.S. Sens. ...
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EDMONDS — The city is changing how it treats people who drive with suspended licenses. In early November, Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson and interim Police Chief Jim Lawless announced officers would no longer file criminal cases for the sole offense ...
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Friends: The last time the Legislature was in session, the coronavirus was spreading rapidly across Washington state and the country. We adjourned just as several public health and safety proclamations were issued by the governor to slow the spread of ...
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Friends – It’s been a while since my last update, so I want to share with you what’s in store for next session as well as some legislation I am working on this year. 2021 Session Update Legislative leaders and ...
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“I strongly condemn violence in all forms. That includes violence against law enforcement officers like the recent alleged attack on a Seattle Police officer near Denny Park. “There is an important nationwide dialogue happening now around systemic and structural problems with ...
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Friends: These last several weeks of protests sparked by the killing of George Floyd by former police officers have underscored the fact that we are long overdue for major reforms within our criminal justice systems. I am deeply troubled by the sight of peaceful protestors being tear ...
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Friends: In case you missed it, I authored an op-ed in the Seattle Times this morning about the need for police reform. While I have ideas to address this crucial issue, I want to listen to the voices of those ...
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Friends: On May 1, 2020, Gov. Jay Inslee and the state Department of Health announced an extension of the Stay Home order through May 31. The governor also revealed his four-phase plan for reopening involving group gatherings, travel, shopping and ...
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Friends: Following up on my last update, I want to share additional information with you about protections and resources now in place to help you with your mortgage during the public health crisis. However, please keep in mind this situation ...
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