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Seattle commenters press council on surveillance, ICE activity and police accountability
Summary
At the Feb. 24 City Council meeting, about 20 public speakers urged action on surveillance cameras, alleged SPD misconduct and ICE operations, demanded transparency around a Seattle City Light firing and raised concerns about possible fraud in a state online petition; council closed public comment and moved to business.
Dozens of Seattle residents used the City Council’s Feb. 24 public-comment period to press elected leaders for action on surveillance cameras, police accountability and local responses to federal immigration enforcement.
"We're kinda frustrated with the lack of transparency with the whole process," said Nathan, a Local 77 member, urging the council to explain the firing of Seattle City Light CEO Don Lindell and to confirm whether the city followed established procedures. Horace Cameron Davis, a Local 77 steward, backed Nathan and said Lindell "did a fantastic job" implementing a multi-year strategic…
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