Seattle City Council's SOAP and SODA Zones, explained
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison and Councilmember Cathy Moore say they have a plan to give the city a new tool to help fight drug trafficking and prostitution.
Last Thursday they introduced a pair of ordinances that would create a number of “safe zones” in the city -- typically called Stay out of Drug Areas (or SODA) and Stay Out of Areas of Prostitution (or SOAP) zones.
The legislation hearkens back to previous Seattle laws that were REPEALED by the Seattle City Council four years ago.
So, why bring them back now?
Soundside host Libby Denkmann sits down with KUOW reporter Amy Radil to get the latest. She covers politics, government, and law enforcement for the station.
GUEST: Amy Radil
RELATED LINKS:
Seattle officials revisit ‘exclusion zones’ to disrupt drug activity, sex trafficking - KUOW
Council Proposes Creating Huge New Zone Where Sex Workers Aren't Allowed - Publicola
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Libby Denkmann
Host, Soundside
Libby Denkmann joined KUOW in December 2021 as the host of the midday show Soundside. She’s a native Pacific Northwesterner who grew up in Redmond, graduated from the University of Washington, and covered local news as a producer and reporter with KIRO Radio.
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Jason Burrows
Producer/Announcer
Jason M Burrows is part of the Production Team on Soundside, and takes on announcing duties when needed.
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Amy Radil
Reporter
Amy Radil is a reporter at KUOW covering politics, government and law enforcement, along with the occasional arts story.
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