With news crews surrounding him, West Precinct Capt. Jim Dermody stood with Mayor Mike McGinn in front of Hing Hay Park’s pagoda to announce the Seattle Police Department’s patrol plans. The gesture was a loaded one, as the site of Hing Hay Park is one of the “hot spots” identified by the Seattle Police Department. […]
Editorial: Community centers spared, but public safety a big concern
On Sept. 23, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn hosted a town hall meeting at the International District/Chinatown Community Center (IDCCC). About 300 people attended.