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Seattle faces a staggering financial toll from graffiti vandalism. Advocates like Aaron Goodman from the Downtown Seattle Business Improvement Area highlight the soaring costs for cleanup—costs that bleed into taxpayers and private businesses alike. The city’s infrastructure, including freeway retainers and commercial buildings, are often marred by tags, costing millions annually to maintain. The pervasive graffiti also tarnishes Seattle's reputation, making the city appear neglected and unsafe.