Seattle Mayor Gives Official Explanation for Police Chief's Forced Resignation

Seattle mayor gives official explanation for police chief's forced resignation

(The Center Square) - Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle acknowledged receiving a long-awaited formal explanation from Mayor Katie Wilson's administration regarding the forced resignation of former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes on Friday. He maintains he still disagrees with how the executive branch handled Barnes' [...]

Mayor Wilson's office tells council she removed Shon Barnes to align SPD with her 'values'

Mayor Wilson's office responded to a letter from City Councilmember Bob Kettle requesting a formal explanation for why she asked Barnes to resign.

Seattle mayor responds to council demand over police chief's resignation

Mayor Katie Wilson's office has formally responded to Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle’s demand for a written explanation regarding the forced resignation of former Police Chief Shon Barnes.

Seattle mayor asked for police chief's resignation due to values, policy goals, 'vision'

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said she asked former Police Chief Shon Barnes to resign because she needed a cabinet aligned with her administration’s values, polic

Seattle mayor gives official explanation for police chief’s forced resignation

(The Center Square) – Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle acknowledged receiving a long-awaited formal explanation from Mayor Katie Wilson’s administration regarding the forced resignation of former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes on Friday. He maintains he still disagrees with how the executive branch handled Barnes’ ousting. In a letter sent on behalf of the mayor, Read more...