Tax Lien, Absences, and Policy Rift Shape Barnes Departure
TL;DR
New details surface on former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes' resignation, including an IRS tax lien against Barnes and his wife, questions about his absence during the Bite of Seattle mass shooting, and reported disagreements over public-safety policy such as CCTV cameras; Mayor Wilson cited leadership and communication concerns, Barnes was away for about 45 days between April and July, and he will depart with roughly $700,000 in severance as Interim Chief Andre Sayles takes over amid ongoing scrutiny.
Topics:nationpolitics#bite-of-seattle#irs-tax-lien#mayor-katie-wilson#politics#seattle-police-department#shon-barnes
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