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Mayor Katie Wilson under fire after Seattle police chief steps down
Seattle Police Officers Guild President Kent Lu says this week's events may have created an opportunity for Mayor Katie Wilson to push Police Chief Shawn Barnes toward resignation, raising new questions about how the leadership change unfolded.

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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson names Andre Sayles as interim police chief after Barnes resignation
Seattle mayor defends ousting police chief after festival shootout
Seattle mayor accepts police chief's resignation amid shooting fallout
Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes resigned on Thursday, as city officials have come under criticism following a mass shooting Sunday at the Bite of Seattle food festival that left three peop...

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‘I have a different window than they do’: Wilson responds to criticism over Barnes’ departure
Seattle mayor says ousting police chief after festival shooting was ‘right decision’
Shon Barnes resigns as Seattle police chief following criticism over Bite of Seattle shooting response
As detailed by The Associated Press, Barnes' departure prompted a show of support from several Black community organizations, including the Seattle NAACP and the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle.

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Seattle’s police chief resigns after intense backlash over festival shooting response
WATCH: Police guild boss suggests Seattle mayor wanted chief out before shooting
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Katie Wilson takes office as Seattle's new mayor

Seattle will swear in Mayor-elect Katie Wilson during an inauguration ceremony at City Hall on Monday morning. Wilson succeeds former Mayor Bruce Harrell and plans to begin work immediately on priorities including affordability, homelessness and quality of ...

Socialist Mayor Katie Wilson silent amid protests over ‘human dumping ground’ ahead of US World Cup match

CID businesses report a major decline in foot traffic during the FIFA World Cup as residents protest Mayor Katie Wilson over crime and drug dealing.

EXCLUSIVE: Texts point to possible delay in shooting news conference

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson initially told Gov. Bob Ferguson a briefing might be held the evening of the Bite of Seattle shooting but her office sent