The people in my Seattle-adjacent NextDoor post the same sort of stuff. They're scared to death of the city.
(Because the last time this came up I was misunderstood, the intent of this comment is to expand thinking beyond merely taking press releases at face value)
Those at the other side of the negotiating table should remember that they have a lot to offer, and that the company needs them too. Also, there can be no question of whether someone or some organization is above democracy.
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30674661
As usual they apply a carceral response that doesnt address any of the underlying causes of violence...
I've read things about other cities that I know personally that were complete nonsense. Data shows that crime is still pretty low overall, and crime increases have been spread evenly between large cities, small towns, etc.
Don't let them divide you from what you love or make you scared. That is their goal. Go visit Seattle and see.