Seattle councilman continues to pressure mayor on police chief departure

Seattle council member demands Wilson explain police chief’s dismissal

Barnes' resignation came after Wilson placed blame on the police department for the bungled communication from the city in the hours after the Seattle Center shooting.

Seattle Councilman Pressures Mayor Katie Wilson for an Explanation for Police Chief Departure

(Just The News)—Seattle City Council Public Safety Committee Chairman Bob Kettle continued to press Mayor Katie Wilson about former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes’s departure this week. The councilman said in a statement that the city charter requires Wilson to give a reason for dismissing Seattle’s police chief. “Despite our requested deadline of Aug. 28, nearly a […]

Seattle councilman continues to pressure mayor on police chief departure

(The Center Square) - Seattle City Council Public Safety Committee Chairman Bob Kettle continued to press Mayor Katie Wilson about former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes's departure this week. The councilman said in a statement that the city charter requires Wilson to give a reason [...]