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Seattle Mayor Faces Recall Over Safety Crisis | Seattle News
A recall petition against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is gaining steam, fueled by accusations over her handling of public safety crises — including the Bite of Seattle shooting and the controversial resignation of Police Chief Shon Barnes during an active homicide probe. Resident Melinda Jacobson, who’s been planning this for months, says Wilson’s response to Barnes’ departure was poorly managed and that the mayor has ignored urgent community concerns, like violence and prostitution on Aurora Avenue, for over six months. With 70,000 signatures needed to get on the ballot, Jacobson insists even…
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