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Seattle Police Chief Resignation Sparks Council Outcry | Seattle News
Seattle’s City Council is in uproar after Mayor Katie Wilson abruptly asked Police Chief Shon Barnes to resign — a move that’s sparked outrage and confusion among council members who say they were blindsided. With the city already grappling with gun violence and a record number of police chief turnovers in just two and a half years, critics argue the timing is reckless and erodes public trust. Council leaders like Bob Kettle, Alexis Rinck, and Rob Saka slammed the lack of transparency, calling it a “crisis in confidence” that could cripple recruitment and public safety efforts. Even with…
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