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Seattle Council Unanimously Confirms Bonnie J. Glenn as Director of Office of Police Accountability
Summary
The Seattle City Council voted 8-0 to confirm Bonnie J. Glenn as director of the Office of Police Accountability for a term through Dec. 31, 2026. Her nomination, advanced under a 30-day confirmation deadline, drew both support from the mayor’s office and criticism from some public commenters over transparency and her prosecutorial background.
Bonnie J. Glenn was confirmed 8-0 by the Seattle City Council on Nov. 12 as director of the Office of Police Accountability (OPA), a post she has held on an interim basis since December 2024.
The confirmation came during a short special meeting scheduled because city rules create a 30-day window for the council to act on mayoral appointments. Council President Sarah Nelson said the deadline required an irregular session alongside ongoing budget deliberations.
The mayor’s office, represented at the hearing by Chief of Staff Andrew Myerberg, described Glenn as the product of a national search and singled out her legal and community background. "Bonnie is uniquely qualified to serve as the OPA director," Myerberg said, citing her experience in civil and criminal law, administrative hearings, and…
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