AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBite of Seattle fallout: Prosecutors say bullets that killed two bystanders at the Seattle Center festival don’t appear to have come from a Polymer80 ghost gun tied to the 15-year-old suspect, even as charges move forward and the case may be shifted to adult court. Public safety and policing: Mayor Katie Wilson relieved Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes after days of scrutiny over delayed briefings and his conduct, while a Black community coalition says any reported resignation request is “ill-informed” and plans a rally at City Hall. Gun violence policy: Seattle City Council advanced drug-diversion fixes amid public anger and doubts about LEAD’s effectiveness. Local government: Seattle City Council passed a measure to speed up SEPA appeals for certain zoning and planning actions. Community and housing: Designs were unveiled for a $31M Loyal Heights Community Center renovation, and Seattle voters decide on a library property-tax measure. Business climate: An AWB survey finds Washington employers are losing confidence and more plan to expand elsewhere, with taxes leading concerns.
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