{"id":21726,"date":"2026-05-11T16:13:56","modified":"2026-05-11T16:14:38","slug":"councilmember-rinck-statement-on-murder-of-trans-uw-student","link":"https:\/\/council.seattle.gov\/2026\/05\/11\/councilmember-rinck-statement-on-murder-of-trans-uw-student\/","title":{"rendered":"Councilmember Rinck statement on murder of trans UW student"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cTrans people deserve safety, dignity, and prosperity.<br><br>&#8220;Last night a 19-year-old trans woman was murdered off-campus at the UW, a life over far too soon. We do not yet know her name, but I know that she deserved better than this.<br><br>&#8220;Seattle must serve as a refuge for our trans neighbors who are fleeing regions trying to erase their existence, which is why today\u2019s news is so devastating and horrific.<br><br>&#8220;My heart is with both the trans and UW student communities, and I hope all of Seattle will join me in showing up for our trans community with care and compassion during this time.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; <strong>Councilmember <a href=\"https:\/\/seattle.gov\/council\/members\/alexis-mercedes-rinck\">Alexis Mercedes Rinck<\/a><\/strong> (Position 8)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em># # #<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false}}