Statement from Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison following Council vote on SODA and SOAP Zone legislation.

Seattle (Sept. 17, 2024) - "For the past two years I have heard loud and clear from law enforcement that they need new legal tools to disrupt both open-air criminal drug market activity in many areas of our City and the tragedy of human trafficking on Aurora Avenue North. I have worked on and advocated for these two new ordinances to answer that call. I look forward to partnering with the Seattle Police Department on strategic enforcement to help impacted neighborhoods and protect vulnerable victims. Thank you to the Seattle City Council for stepping up to the moment."

- Ann Davison, Seattle City Attorney