Seattle City Attorney
City Attorney Ann Davison took the oath of office in a ceremonial swearing in with City Clerk Monica M. Simmons on Tues., Jan. 4, 2022. Ann is the first female City Attorney and first mom to hold the highest legal office in Seattle City government. Her career in public service began more than 30 years ago when she worked as a caseworker in the U.S. House of Representatives. Over the past three decades, Ann has been a champion for those without a voice or power.
City Attorney Ann Davison proposed legislation with City Councilmembers Sara Nelson and Alex Pedersen to prohibit the use of drugs in public places including parks, sidewalks, bus stops, and public transit. This legislation is modeled after a similar ordinance passed this month in Bellingham. This legislation acknowledges the public health crisis of substance use disorder and will provide a new tool to engage those using drugs in public. In 2022, there were 589 overdose deaths in Seattle, with the majority attributed to fentanyl and methamphetamines.
Speakers include:
City Attorney Ann Davison, City of Seattle
Councilmember Alex Pedersen, City of Seattle
Councilmember Sara Nelson, City of Seattle
City Attorney Ann Davison took the oath of office in a ceremonial swearing in with City Clerk Monica M. Simmons on Tues., Jan. 4, 2022. Ann is the first female City Attorney and first mom to hold the highest legal office in Seattle City government. Her career in public service began more than 30 years ago when she worked as a caseworker in the U.S. House of Representatives. Over the past three decades, Ann has been a champion for those without a voice or power.
