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Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) is joined by local care providers to announce details of a resolution that would dedicate a portion of any proposed sales tax for investments in addiction treatment, recovery services, and facilities. Earlier this year the Washington State Legislature gave local jurisdictions the option to implement a one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) sales tax for public safety-related programs.

Speakers and attendees include:

Council President Sara Nelson, Seattle City Council

Dr. Mercy Waingina, CEO & Founder, Hope and Chance Integrated Health  

Daniel Malone, Executive Director, DESC  

Brandi McNeil, Executive Director, Purpose Dignity Action   

Steve Woolworth, CEO, Evergreen Treatment Services