Episode

Are we in a civil emergency? Seattle and its LGBTQ Commission disagree

Podcast: Seattle Now
Published: May 21, 2026
Duration seconds: 918
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Summary

Despite a formal request, Seattle is unlikely to declare a civil emergency around the influx of LGBTQ people from other states. We’ll talk about why that was on the table and what might be next with Madison Jones from Seattle Gay News.