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Mayor Harrell signs bill to expedite demolition of dangerous vacant buildings
Mayor Harrell signs bill to expedite demolition of dangerous vacant buildings
6/6/202420:22

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed new legislation that will amend the Seattle Fire Code and allow the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) to order and complete remediation or demolition of dangerous vacant buildings in Seattle. The legislation was unanimously passed by the City Council this week and includes an emergency clause to take effect immediately.

Speakers and attendees include:
Mayor Bruce Harrell
Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scoggins
Bob Kettle, Seattle City Councilmember (District 7)
Tammy Morales, Seattle City Councilmember (District 2)
Ellen Greene, Executive Director, First Hill Improvement Association

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