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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson introduced Interim Chief Andre Sayles at City Hall after Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned earlier in the week; with a permanent chief still to be chosen, Sayles pledged to place more officers at events as the city continues its leadership search.
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned amid fallout from a mass shooting; Mayor Katie Wilson named Deputy Chief Andre Sayles as interim chief to lead the SPD while the city navigates safety concerns and an ongoing investigation.
Anne Kirkpatrick has been sworn in as the interim chief and will appear before the council on October 11th.
Walgreens CEO Roz Brewer has stepped down from her position, as well as from the company's board, in a mutual decision. The company has faced challenges this year, including a decline in demand for Covid testing and vaccines, leading to a drop in Walgreens' shares. The search for a new CEO is underway, and in the meantime, Ginger Graham, the lead independent director, will serve as the interim chief. Brewer, who had led Walgreens since March 2021, aimed to position the company as a consumer-centric healthcare company during her tenure.
Columbus Police Chief Freddie Blackmon has accepted the city's revised severance offer and will retire effective April 30. He will receive $400,000 and other benefits originally listed in the city's severance offer. Mayor Skip Henderson thanked Blackmon for his 37 years of service and said an interim chief will be named soon. The special called meeting of the Council of Columbus was held to discuss "litigation and personnel matters."