Went down a rabbit hole while researching pornographically named Seattle Police Sergeant Dick Bonesteel. He's, in fact, the third in a line of Dick Bonesteels. His grandpa was a lawyer, UW trustee, and member of the Int'l Al Jolson Society.

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The Seattle library levy is on track to pass with 80% voting yes. The Seattle Times came out against it and was resoundingly ignored. Seattle voters want nice things and are willing to pay for them.

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If the terms of his departure are being negotiated, it would make sense that the Mayor's Office has not released a statement or issued a letter to Council yet.

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Yes, but “Hold on, I’m at home in Chicago right now” during emergencies isn’t a good look for him. He should have never been hired if he wasn’t willing to move here permanently.

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BREAKING: Mayor Katie Wilson announced Police Chief Shon Barnes' resignation and the promotion of Deputy Chief Andre Sayles to Interim Chief. Our story is updated with details. www.theurbanist.org/wilson-ousts...

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