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Seattle is cracking down on illegal graffiti with a bold new move: civil lawsuits against taggers. City Attorney Ann Davison has proposed legislation that would allow the city to fine taggers $1,000 per violation and demand they pay for clean-up costs. With over $6 million spent on graffiti removal in 2024 alone, city officials say it's time for taggers to face real consequences.The city has already identified its top 20 repeat offenders — some of whom allegedly vandalize for social media clout. One, Kyle McLaughlin, is even accused of producing a graffiti documentary on YouTube.Local business leaders are backing the proposal, saying it could finally shift the mindset that graffiti is a victimless crime.
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Seattle is cracking down on illegal graffiti with a bold new move: civil lawsuits against taggers. City Attorney Ann Davison has proposed legislation that would allow the city to fine taggers $1,000 per violation and demand they pay for clean-up costs. With over $6 million spent on graffiti removal in 2024 alone, city officials say it's time for taggers to face real consequences.The city has already identified its top 20 repeat offenders — some of whom allegedly vandalize for social media clout. One, Kyle McLaughlin, is even accused of producing a graffiti documentary on YouTube.Local business leaders are backing the proposal, saying it could finally shift the mindset that graffiti is a victimless crime.

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