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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson reportedly removed Police Chief Shon Barnes after mounting criticism over his absence from the city and the department’s slow public response to the Bite of Seattle mass shooting; Barnes left a vigil for victims and faced questions about residency and travel, with a Black community–led protest planned at Seattle City Hall as the department enters another leadership transition.
The Washington Post editorial board criticizes Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson as arrogant for dismissing concerns about a 9.9% millionaire tax and a growing exodus of wealthy residents and businesses, citing Starbucks closures and Howard Schultz’s move to Miami as signs of an adverse business climate under her leadership.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, a self-described socialist, faced backlash after abruptly halting a KOMO interview when pressed on the role of surveillance cameras amid rising gun violence. A staffer pulled her away and told the reporter to keep it on topic, a moment that went viral and drew criticism from both supporters and critics. Wilson later revisited the topic in a follow-up interview, saying CCTV can aid public safety but must be safeguarded against misuse, with Fox News noting ongoing scrutiny of her approach to crime and safety policy.