西雅图市长呼吁将重犯的创伤重于监狱,这引发了选举前关于公共安全的辩论。 Seattle mayor's call to prioritize trauma over jail for repeat offenders sparks debate over public safety ahead of election.

西雅图市长布鲁斯·哈雷尔(Bruce Harrell)在2025年10月3日市长的一场激烈辩论中受到批评,因为他说,他更愿意听到一个八度罪犯的生活经历,而不是把他们送进监狱,强调对犯罪采取注重健康的方法,将理解创伤和根源放在而不是监禁的优先地位。 In a heated October 3, 2025, mayoral debate, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell drew criticism for saying he would prefer to hear the life story of an eight-time offender over sending them to jail, emphasizing a health-focused approach to crime that prioritizes understanding trauma and root causes over incarceration. 这些评论是在对公共安全和惯犯日益关切的情况下发表的,引起批评者反弹,批评者认为这种立场有损问责制和受害者安全。 The comments, made amid rising concerns over public safety and repeat offenders, sparked backlash from critics who argue the stance undermines accountability and victim safety. 一位民主党人Harrell为他有关转移方案和精神健康倡议的记录辩护,而他的对手Katie Wilson则赞同类似的以改革为重点的政策。 Harrell, a Democrat, defended his record on diversion programs and mental health initiatives, while his opponent, Katie Wilson, echoed similar reform-focused policies. 辩论突出表明,在11月4日选举之前,刑事司法改革与社区安全之间的平衡问题上存在着深刻分歧。 The debate highlighted deep divisions over balancing criminal justice reform with community safety ahead of the November 4 election.