TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma City Council will soon consider a new safety plan rooted in community input, with an emphasis on “alternative responses” to connect people with community resources.
The proposal was presented to council members by the city’s Center for Strategic Services prior to Tuesday’s council meeting.
“I think just reaffirming that we believe in this and we’re going to follow it is really helpful for the community to see this isn’t just a pile of good work put together by staff, but something we truly believe in,” said Position 8 Council Member Kristina Walker…