Seattle City Council votes to override mayoral veto, effectively defunding their police department

(Natural News) On Tuesday, Sept. 22, the Seattle City Council, composed entirely of Democrats and socialists, voted to finalize the city budget, which effectively defunds the Seattle Police Department (SPD). Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, another Democrat, had initially vetoed the budget, but the city council rallied and voted seven to two to override the mayor’s veto. The…