Seattle mayor cuts toilet paper ribbon to open Pioneer Square restrooms
Seattle mayor unveils new Pioneer Square public bathrooms
Pioneer Square has opened new public bathrooms ahead of the World Cup, but FOX 13 Seattle asked the mayor some more pressing questions during the toilet paper-cutting ceremony.
SEATTLE - During a toilet paper ribbon-cutting ceremony, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, along with community leaders, unveiled new public bathrooms in the Pioneer Square and SoDo neighborhoods on Friday.
What we know:
Wilson is fulfilling a promise to provide clean, safe and accessible public restrooms through a partnership with Throne Labs.
Four new solar-powered units have been installed in the Pioneer Square and SoDo neighborhoods. These high-tech facilities include running water but do not need to be hooked up to the city’s water or sewer lines.
The city of Seattle said the restrooms are free to access and will be cleaned and minted by Throne.
Wilson was joined by Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka, Throne Labs CEO Fletcher Wilson, representatives from King County Metro, Pierce Transit and other community leaders.
Why you should care:
The initiative aims to improve public hygiene and accessibility for residents and visitors just before the busy summer season in Seattle.
New restrooms open in Seattle's Pioneer Square, SoDo
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is opening new public restrooms in Pioneer Square using a ceremonial toilet paper ribbon-cutting.
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The Source: Information in this story came from the City of Seattle, Office of the Mayor.