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Community members from Seattle's Capitol Hill, including Seattle Academy, are urging the King County Council to delay plans for a behavioral health crisis care center on Broadway, citing safety and communication concerns.

Seattle Academy supports the project's mission but seeks assurances and transparency, while nearby business owners express worries about potential crime increases and request a 90-day pause for more community input.

Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda defends the project's necessity but proposes a 30-day delay, with the full council set to discuss the ordinances on October 7.

SEATTLE - Several community members from Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood called on King County Council to delay plans for a proposed behavioral health crisis care center on Broadway.

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