Seattle King County NAACP Will Respond to Mayor Murray's Budget

PRESS AVAILABILITY
For Immediate Release: Monday, September 28th, 2015
Contact: Rachael DeCruz, communications@seattlekingcountynaacp.org, 508-451-9455

Seattle King County NAACP Will Respond to Mayor Murray's Budget
Highlight Needs and Concerns of African American Community

Seattle, WA--At today's City Council meeting, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray will present his 2016 proposed budget. Following the meeting, Sheley Secrest, Vice President and Economic Development Chair of the Seattle King County NAACP, will be available to comment on the Mayor's budget and identify how funding should be allocated to support the African American community, particularly in the areas of education, criminal justice, and public safety.
 
When: Monday, September 28th at 2:00pm (Seattle King County NAACP representative available for comment immediately after the City Council hearing)
Where: Seattle City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave. 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98104
Who: Executive board members of the Seattle King County NAACP, including Sheley Secrest, Vice President and Economic Development Chair of the Seattle King County NAACP

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Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest nonpartisan civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities. More information about the Seattle King County NAACP can be found here: www.seattlekingcountynaacp.org