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politics2 months ago•16 min saved

Tax Lien, Absences, and Policy Rift Shape Barnes Departure

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.

via MyNorthwest.com|

#bite-of-seattle #irs-tax-lien #mayor-katie-wilson

local2 months ago•11 min saved

Seattle Ousts Police Chief, Appoints Interim Leader as Search for Successor Begins

Mayor Katie Wilson asked SPD Chief Shon Barnes to resign after the Bite of Seattle shooting and named Deputy Chief Andre Sayles interim chief, launching a charter-guided, months-long search for a permanent successor with community engagement amid council criticism and concerns about transparency.

via The Urbanist|

#andre-sayles #local #mayor-katie-wilson

local2 months ago•40 min saved

Seattle taps interim police chief as search for replacement continues

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.

via KOMO|

#andre-sayles #interim-chief #local

local-politics2 months ago•53 min saved

Seattle leaders react as mayor calls for SPD chief to resign

Seattle City Council members reacted to Mayor Katie Wilson's request for SPD Chief Shon Barnes to resign, signaling mounting tension between City Hall and the Seattle Police Department.

via KOMO|

#local-politics #mayor #police

local2 months ago•45 min saved

Community Rally Backs SPD Chief Shon Barnes Amid Dismissal Reports

A coalition of Black community leaders is rallying in support of Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes after reports that the mayor asked for his resignation or fired him within a year on the job.

via KOMO|

#local #mayor #rally

crime2 months ago•5 min saved

Seattle Police Chief Under Fire for Absence During Bite of Seattle Shooting

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes faced criticism for being out of Seattle during the Bite of Seattle mass shooting, as he was in Dallas for a conference; he snapped at a reporter questioning his city presence and defended his commitment to Seattle, while three people were killed and four injured in a shooting that investigators say stemmed from a conflict between small groups.

via Fox News|

#crime #gun-violence #mass-shooting