Initiative proposals to ban camping, mandate arrests, and offer drug treatment in Seattle

SEATTLE — A citywide camping ban coupled with mandatory arrest and prosecution for crimes associated with drug addiction, could both end up as initiatives for Seattle voters to consider on the November ballot.

A group called Recover Seattle is currently working to get the proposed initiatives certified, so they can begin a signature-gathering drive and qualify the measures.

Recover Seattle describes itself as a non-partisan ballot initiative committee focused on ending the city’s tolerance of public drug use and people living on the streets, parks, and transit systems…

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