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Seattle mayor grilled on public safety crisis as residents demand answers
- Mayor Wilson says Seattle is acting now on Aurora Avenue shootings as residents press for faster action.
- City will replace some barriers with chicanes to slow traffic while emergency access is considered.
- Officials plan a rapid assessment of permanent street closures to improve safety.
- SPD is increasing patrols and gun-violence resources in the area.
- City leadership proposed emergency legislation to empower closures during criminal activity.
- Residents described barriers as a response to shootings, trafficking and crime along Aurora Avenue.
- The mayor cautioned that temporary measures are not a long-term solution.
- Officials plan a jointly coordinated review with residents and businesses over two weeks.
- The report highlights national attention and criticism of the mayor's approach to public safety.
- The article includes background on residents' personal experiences with shootings along the corridor.
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