MUNI-SEATTLE COUNTYlocal legislationHeard in Committee

Review of Seattle's Drug Possession and Public Use Ordinance

Original title: Seattle’s Drug Possession and Public Use Ordinance Policy and Data Review

April 28, 2026

public safety drug policy city ordinance seattle

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The Frame

What this does

This review provides the data and policy framework that informs how the City of Seattle enforces laws regarding drug possession and public use, which directly impacts local law enforcement procedures and public health service delivery.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Seattle residents

Residents are subject to the enforcement of the drug possession and public use ordinance reviewed in this document.

Public Safety Committee

The committee members are responsible for reviewing the data and policy implications of the ordinance.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 28, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is an informational review of Seattle's current policies regarding drug possession and public drug use. It was presented to the to provide data and context on the ordinance's implementation.

Key Facts

The document is classified as an Information Item (Inf).
The file is tracked under number Inf 2885.
The review was presented to the Public Safety Committee.
The document was introduced on April 20, 2026.
The current status of the item is 'Heard in Committee'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

It serves as an informational review of the city's drug possession and public use ordinance, providing data and policy context to the .

Does this document change existing laws?

No, this is an informational item (Inf) and does not enact new legislation or change existing ordinances.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift80% confidence

Ongoing Policy Monitoring

The city is actively reviewing the implementation of drug ordinances through the committee process.

Seattle Public Safety Committee

Connected Entities

otherInf 2885“The file number for the informational review.”Map →

organizationPublic Safety Committee“The committee responsible for reviewing the ordinance.”Map →

locationSeattle“The jurisdiction where the ordinance is applied.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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