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Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle is demanding Mayor Katie Wilson deliver a clear, unified public safety plan as the city grapples with recent shootings—including one at the Bite of Seattle festival—and failing surveillance systems in Pioneer Square. While Kettle applauds the council’s two-and-a-half-year safety framework, he insists the mayor’s office must match that urgency with its own coordinated strategy. Wilson defends her administration’s efforts, citing ongoing initiatives and promising soon-to-come updates on gun violence. An independent OIG review is underway, examining not just police response but the entire system—including city leadership. Kettle also expects a major Public Safety Committee hearing on September 22nd, where officers involved in the incidents—including one who flagged response delays—will testify.

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