Empty Words? "Seattle mayor, city leaders address rash of violence"

Casey McNerthney (SeattlePI.com):

The rash of homicidal violence this year was not lost on Mayor Mike McGinn in his State of the City address last Tuesday.

“I am here today to tell you that we are standing firm with the people of Seattle against violent behavior, armed robberies, open-air drug dealing and any other form of criminal behavior in Seattle,” he said. “Everyone who lives here, who works here, who shops here, and who comes here to enjoy what Seattle has to offer deserves to feel safe and secure. That goes for every neighborhood in our city.” MORE...