Seattle mayor unveils new public safety comms plan amid scrutiny over leadership

Seattle mayor unveils new public safety comms plan amid scrutiny over leadership

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s new communications plan for public safety emergencies aims to avoid a repeat of the aftermath of the shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival, which left the public waiting for almost five hours for detailed information. “I believe that Seattle deserves clear, fast communication during emergencies. We fell short of that during the Bite of Seattle tragedy and we’re fixing it,” Wilson said in a statement late Tues…