During a recent government meeting, community member Autry McDonald delivered a powerful statement regarding police accountability, specifically referencing the case of Manny Ellis, a Black man who died in police custody in Tacoma on March 3, 2020. McDonald described the incident as a form of lynching, arguing that the actions of the officers involved—Timothy Rankin, Matthew Collins, and Christopher Burbank—constituted a severe violation of civil rights.

McDonald expressed frustration over the prolonged federal investigation into the officers' actions, questioning why accountability has not yet been established. He emphasized that police officers should not have the authority to take lives without justification and raised concerns about the ongoing presence of the officers in the community, suggesting they pose a continued threat.

The meeting transitioned to other topics, with the next speaker, Sue, indicating she would address city activities, specifically mentioning Kaiser Permanente on Martin Luther King Jr. Way. The discussions reflect ongoing community concerns about police conduct and the need for timely justice in cases of alleged misconduct.