Seattle’s Safety Check: Leaders Weigh in on Crime, Policy, and Solutions

Description

Public safety is a top concern in Seattle—what’s being done to improve it? Hear directly from city leaders as they discuss progress, challenges, and the path forward. This is your chance to ask questions, gain insights, and understand how various policies and strategies shape the safety of our neighborhoods.

Join Seattle CityClub for an engaging Civic Cocktail where tough topics meet real solutions. Connect with fellow community members, hear from decision-makers, and be part of the conversation.

Speakers

• , Seattle City Council President
• , Director of Public Safety, Office of the Mayor (to be confirmed)
• One more panelist to be announced

Moderator

• To be announced

Networking

Ticket holders are encouraged to arrive early, grab a bite, and engage with fellow civic enthusiasts! From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., enjoy lite appetizers (included with your ticket) at The Collective Seattle, and connect with the Seattle CityClub community before the evening's conversation begins. Sip on a craft cocktail or mocktail and engage in meaningful discussions, before settling in for an evening of insight and engagement.

Event information:

• The event will be held in-person at The Collective the South Lake Union neighborhood
• Doors open at The Collective at 5:30 pm for networking.
• The formal program begins at 6:30 pm.
• Appetizers will be provided, and a cash bar is available.
• Parking: Street parking may be available, and a parking garage (for paid parking) is located under The Collective via the alley off Harrison.
• Bus/transit routes nearby: The C Line and bus routes 8, 40 and 62 run nearby. See King County Metro Planner to find your route.

About Civic Cocktail

Civic Cocktail connects elected and community leaders with the public for lively conversations about important issues facing our region. Whether you’re new to the Pacific Northwest, a self-described “civic nerd,” or looking to meet people engaged in their communities, your evening at this beloved program is sure to be friendly, fun, and fascinating. Civic Cocktail’s welcoming and conversational tone is inspired by our Dialogue Across Differences initiative. We hope you can join in person, where the conversation happens over tasty bites and festive libations.

About Seattle CityClub

Since 1980, Seattle CityClub is a nonpartisan, civics-focused nonprofit, providing a platform for insightful and educational conversations that include a diverse range of perspectives.

About The Collective

The Collective is a new urban basecamp for the mind, body and soul. A vibrant, Members-only community in the heart of South Lake Union that merges dynamic space, active Members, neat programs and craveable food + beverage offerings.

Host or Publisher Seattle CityClub