Today, I voted to repeal King County’s helmet law that is disproportionately enforced against our BIPOC community members and people experiencing homelessness. While this won't end biased policing, we are ending a practice we know is doing harm in our community.
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So you have stats on this? I would like to know how many tickets are given out each year and the demographics. Does this apply to all ages?
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Such a horrible decision. Another example of politicians choosing wokeness over public safety.
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if a majority of bank robber were black would you stop enforcing felony charges?
The negative net public health impacts of mandatory helmet laws have been well documented for years. Thanks for finally getting this counterproductive law repealed.
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Thank you Councilmember! Your words and vote today spoke powerfully to what true safety means for all those who get around by bike.
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Thanks for your leadership on this important issue, and underscoring what is actually the biggest safety barrier for people who bike... Fast moving vehicles. Infrastructure is key.
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