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    Leadership in Bloom: A Conversation with Director Lylianna Allala and our New Deputy Director Megan Doiron

    Megan (left) and Lylianna (right) shared a laugh during their impromptu photoshoot together.

    Mayor responds to Public Safety Chair Kettle’s transparency request on Police Chief’s forced resignation  

    Today Councilmember Bob Kettle (District 7), chair of the Public Safety Committee, released the following statement after receiving a response from Mayor Katie Wilson regarding his request to provide the City Council with reason for the removal of Police Chief Shon Barnes as required by the City Charter. On the afternoon of July 30, in the midst of an ongoing investigation, Mayor Wilson announced that Police Chief Shon…

    The post Mayor responds to Public Safety Chair Kettle’s transparency request on Police Chief’s forced resignation   appeared first on Seattle City Council Blog.

    Message from Interim Chief Andre Sayles Regarding the Release of Internal Text and Teams Messages from Bite of Seattle

    During a news conference on Monday, I told journalists I would be releasing text messages and Microsoft Teams messages regarding the tragic violence at the Bite of Seattle event on July 26. I need to delay the release of any records. We must ensure acc…

    Blog Posts

    Councilmember Kettle: My remarks on gun violence in this week’s Public Safety Committee

    09/11/2026 Source: Council Connection

    Updates for Lincoln High School Athletics and Lower Woodland Park

    09/10/2026 Source: Parkways

    RapidRide J Line upgrades take shape in Eastlake, U District, South Lake Union

    09/10/2026 Source: SDOT Blog

    Councilmember Rivera responds to Mayor Wilson’s characterizations of Rivera’s work on gun violence reduction

    09/10/2026 Source: Council Connection

    One Man Dead After Fight in Westlake Park

    09/10/2026 Source: SPD Blotter

    Free High-Speed Internet for Seattle Nonprofits: Apply Now

    09/10/2026 Source: Tech Talk

    Mayor Wilson Takes Action to Build a More Resilient Seattle Economy

    09/09/2026 Source: Office of the Mayor

    New 24/7 speed safety cameras will enforce traffic laws on Rainier Ave, E Marginal Way, and Sand Point Way

    09/09/2026 Source: SDOT Blog

    A shared path forward

    09/09/2026 Source: Bottom Line

    Mayor Wilson Signs Ordinance Establishing Seattle’s First “Do Not Solicit” List

    09/09/2026 Source: Office of the Mayor

    Seattle Fire to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11

    09/08/2026 Source: Fire Line

    Applications Now Open for $2.5M in Direct Payments to Seattle Childcare Workers 

    09/08/2026 Source: DEEL

    News Releases

    Connect with Benevolent Spirits in “Buwaya Baby” Exhibition

    09/01/2026Source: Art Beat

    Public Safety Chair Kettle on Mayor’s search for a new Seattle Police Chief 

    08/27/2026Source: Council Connection

    Seattle Announces $550,000 in New Investments for 2SLGBTQIA Communities 

    08/25/2026

    Community Resource Day 2026: Growing Partnerships and Meeting Evolving Community Needs 

    08/21/2026

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