Last week, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell joined community leaders and community members to discuss public safety and provide public feedback on his One Seattle Safety Framework.

The staggering increase has left many families struggling to afford rent or homeownership, and, according to recent data, around a quarter of renters, equivalent to roughly 12 million households, are spending more than half of their income on housing costs, far exceeding the recommended one-third threshold for financial health.

This year as we approach Mother’s Day, let’s honor motherhood by advocating for the maternal health of the important women in our lives – especially those within Black, Brown and immigrant communities who experience the highest rates of pregnancy-related health issues – including miscarriage and maternal mortality.