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Indecision and delays: Texts reveal how Mayor's Office communicated following Seattle Center shooting
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Key Points:
- Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s office released texts and messages from the night of July 26, revealing internal debates about the mayor’s presence at the Seattle Center shooting scene and delays in public communication.
- The texts show the mayor’s team instructed the Seattle Police Department to postpone a 9:45 p.m. press briefing so Wilson could attend, resulting in the briefing occurring close to 11 p.m.
- City officials faced criticism for a delayed response and limited information dissemination, with Wilson acknowledging communication issues and promising improvements.
- The messages highlight staff frustration, concerns about media portrayal of the mayor, and challenges in communication leadership, as several top communications staff were temporary or have since left.
- Despite the released texts, some questions about the events and decision-making that night remain unanswered, with key staff members declining to comment further.
