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Small-business owner urges Seattle leaders to act now on public drug use and slow emergency response

Store owner Matt Humphrey said he called 911 for open-air drug use near his shop and never saw police, as Seattle business leaders demand a public safety plan.

15 September 2026Live

Sources

Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/media/small-business-owner-urges-seattle-leaders-act-public-drug-use-slow-emergency-response

Store owner Matt Humphrey said he called 911 for open-air drug use near his shop and never saw police, as Seattle business leaders demand a public safety plan.

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