The Seattle City Council has passed legislation that creates SODA and SOAP 'stay out' zones to crack down on prostitution and drug crimes.
The Seattle City Council passed legislation establishing SOAP and SODA zones during a meeting held on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.
“Stay Out of Drug Areas” — known as SODA zones — would prevent people from re-entering parts of Downtown Seattle if they’ve been tied to drug crimes. The legislation lists six SODA zones in the city.
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