The Brief
- Episode one of the “Seattle News Weekly” podcast explores public reactions, the line between street art and tagging and concerns over teen violence.
- Everett has spent about $150,000 on graffiti cleanup in two years, prompting consideration of a new ticketing law for taggers.
- City officials say citations could be easier to enforce than misdemeanors, helping hold graffiti taggers accountable.
SEATTLE – Over the last two years, the city of Everett has spent approximately $150,000 to clean up graffiti, which has led the city to consider a new law to curb graffiti tags.
On episode one of the “Seattle News Weekly” podcast, FOX 13 Seattle Anchor Hana Kim and Reporter AJ Janavel break down what the potential law could entail, how the community is reacting and the firm differences between graffiti tagging and intentional street art.
On the podcast, Janavel shares the sharply divided reactions from his TikTok followers.
“Street art is art,” one commenter said. While another commenter said, “there are vastly more important things to worry about.”…