Combating Crime

Re: Combating Crime

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:46:27 +0000

Hi there: I don't know the exact facts. I suspect they can be found through police beat newsletters (Southeast Crime Prevention Council—-Mark Solomon) or through the local papers. But I know there were two armed home invasions in the area within the past month, in which one person was injured and had to be taken to the hospital. Also there was a couple who were assaulted while walking from or to their car in the neighborhood. Sorry I don't have the exact details but you can find them out. If you want I can copy and send you the list of 20 to whom you can write letters. These are city officials and the news media. Iris Antman

Re: Combating Crime

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:24:20 +0000

Hi Iris and Others:

I'm concerned about the crime in the neighborhood as well. It's hard for me to come to evening meetings with small children, but I'd love to write letters. Do we have any hard facts? You cite the "seeming" increase. I share that perception but think it would make a stronger letter if I had some facts. Anyone know?

Combating Crime

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:56:01 +0000

Combating Crime
Hi friends and neighbors: Like most of us, I'm concerned about the seemingly increase in crime including armed assault in our neighborhoods. I've had informal discussions with some neighbors and I attended the first meeting of the newly formed Southeast Seattle Neighborhood District Council a breakoff group of the Southeast Seattle District Council on Tuesday the 7th. The increased crime issue was addressed and we were encouraged to write paper letters to city officials, council members, media representatives, our State Senator, etc., voicing our concerns and asking for the fulfillment of hiring 50 more police officers as budgeted for in 2007. (There is some concern that this may not happen due to a budget crunch.) It was also suggested to reference in a letter, support for Tim Burgess' Safer Streets Initiative which he's introduced to the City Council (he's a councilmember representing Q.A.). You can google him and find the text of the initiative.

One neighbor suggested to me that we have an informal community meeting to discuss what if anything we can do to address these crime issues.

At the last Columbia City Community Council meeting there was talk of inviting Tim Burgess to the next meeting which will be on the first Mon night in Oct. at 6 pm in the CC Library. Stay tuned, and if he is able to come it would be an important meeting to attend.

Any thoughts, suggestions? I have a list of 20 people's address' to send your letters to. Let me know if you'd like a copy. Thanks, Iris Antman 384-9123 (c) ten.tsacmoc|1tnadam#ten.tsacmoc|1tnadam