Ed Murray

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

We have inherited a legacy and history of institutionalized racism but we must do better. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

That is a moral failure that we all share, and that we all must confront. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

In Seattle, 54 percent of African American children live in poverty, compared to 6 percent of white children. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

And in this city, as in most cities, we cannot talk about poverty without talking about race. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

No one is hurt more by crime than the poorest. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

We must also recognize that we can never truly address crime without addressing the underlying problem of inequality. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

Today, in Washington State, total gun deaths exceed automobile deaths. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

We can prevent gun deaths by recognizing that it is an epidemic. And like with any epidemic, we know that research can make a difference. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

But even as we pass better laws, and even as we engage in better law enforcement, we must recognize that will not be enough. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

We are not looking to take guns away from responsible citizens, but we currently make it far too easy for criminals to get guns. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

The gut-wrenching truth is that I do not possess the simple solution that has evaded my predecessors and colleagues. http://t.co/srHr901JuQ — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

Gun deaths are a national problem and they need a national solution. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

Every day in this country, 32 people are killed by guns – a Virginia Tech massacre a day. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

That same week, three young black men were killed in Seattle – with a fraction of the public or media attention. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

And I am honored that today we are joined by the University President Dan Martin. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

This random act of violence was a horror for that community and for our city. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

Two weeks ago, Seattle was in the national news because of a shooting at Seattle Pacific University. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

Perhaps most urgently – and perhaps our greatest challenge – we must address the issue of gun violence. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

With CMs Clark & O’Brien’s leadership we will work with our neighboring cities the county, & the state to strengthen the network of services — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

For many, our shelters are not serving their goal of a short, rare transitional need – and a large percentage live in these shelters... — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

But with temporary shelters at full capacity, many of these people have no place else to go except Seattle’s parks and streets. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

Today in Seattle, at any one time there are 9,000 people who are homeless.  — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

In Seattle, in every neighborhood, we have people in crisis. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

Our conversations about public safety cannot overlook individuals in crisis on our streets and in need of help. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

We will reform our police discipline and accountability process. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

Chief O’Toole in conjunction with all City septs will develop & deliver a community safety plan for every one of this City’s neighborhoods. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

For the first time, the Seattle Police Department will soon hire a liaison to our East African population. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

Third, we will reconnect officers to the communities they serve. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

Second, we will give clear guidance and support to officers for proper enforcement of the law. — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Murray @MayorEdMurray

First, as mentioned, we will meet and exceed all elements of the federal court order. — PolitiTweet.org