He maintains he still disagrees with how the executive branch handled Barnes' ousting. In a letter sent on behalf of the mayor, General Counsel Caedmon Cahill confirmed that Wilson explicitly requested that Barnes step down.
He maintains he still disagrees with how the executive branch handled Barnes' ousting.
In a letter sent on behalf of the mayor, General Counsel Caedmon Cahill confirmed that Wilson explicitly requested that Barnes step down.
"After careful consideration, the Mayor requested his resignation due to the need to build a cabinet that is aligned with her administration's values, policy goals, and vision for the Seattle Police...
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He maintains he still disagrees with how the executive branch handled Barnes' ousting. In a letter sent on behalf of the mayor, General Counsel Caedmon Cahill confirmed that Wilson explicitly requested that Barnes step down. "After careful consideration, the Mayor requested his resignation due to the need to build a cabinet that is aligned with her administration's values, policy goals, and vision for the Seattle Police Department," the letter states.
Though the mayor's legal team argued the City Charter does not obligate Wilson to file formal reasons when accepting a chief's resignation, Kettle noted the inclusion of the City Clerk placed the explanation on record, marking the first time Wilson has provided her rationale directly to the council.
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