Seattle mayor launches police chief search, City Hall tells JNS too soon to say if it'll consult Jewish leaders, it has 'discussed scheduling conflicts on Saturdays'
"Seattle's next chief of police must be visible, accountable and present in our neighborhoods, listening to residents, workers and businesses across our city," stated Katie Wilson, mayor of Seattle who, in the past, has accused…
Assessment
Seattle's mayor is launching a police chief search while her past accusation of Israeli genocide hangs over the process. City Hall's response about consulting Jewish leaders is evasive, mentioning only scheduling conflicts on Saturdays. The question is whether the search will actively include Jewish community voices or treat them as an afterthought. Watch for who gets appointed and whether the mayor's past statements shape the selection criteria.