Recall Petition Against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Withdrawn Before Court Review
Judge Patrick Oishi let the petition be withdrawn after petitioners missed a filing deadline, and their attorney said the couple may refile.
- On Thursday, Seattle residents Melinda Jacobson and Dale Osterud withdrew their formal recall petition against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson in King County Superior Court.
- Filed on August 11, the petition alleged Wilson 'neglected her legal duty to maintain public safety and peace' following the Bite of Seattle shooting and downtown crime concerns.
- After missing a crucial filing deadline Wednesday, the petitioners appeared in court Thursday, where Judge Patrick Oishi called the proceedings 'highly irregular' and 'befuddling.'
- Attorney Dmitri Iglitzin, representing Wilson, dismissed the effort as 'frivolous' and warned the couple that the city may seek court sanctions if they attempt to refile.
- Despite the withdrawal, Jacobson claimed the effort is 'not over,' stating they have retained new counsel and uncovered information they intend to investigate before potentially refiling.
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