Texts reveal debates over when Seattle mayor should address public after Bite of Seattle shooting

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Newly released texts from Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's office show a late-night debate over whether to bring the mayor to the scene and when to address the public after the Bite of Seattle shooting, highlighting slow information sharing and ongoing turnover in the mayor's communications team.
Topics:nation#local-politics#mayors-office#press-conference#public-safety-communications#seattle#seattle-center-shooting
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