Councilmember Harrell and I have been asked to serve on the Mayor’s 12-member police chief search committee. As this committee starts to meet, a parallel Community Advisory Committee will be collecting and contributing public input about the necessary qualities of and priorities for the new chief.
Want to share your perspective? You can do so online at spdchiefsearch.com by February 6 or in person at any of the community workshops listed below.
The search committee will deliver three candidates to the Mayor, who will then pick his appointment. At that point the Council will begin its formal confirmation process and receive further public input at those meetings.
University District
Tuesday, January 28, 6-8 p.m.
University Heights Center, Room 209
5031 University Way NE
Central District
Wednesday, January 29, 6-8 p.m.
Garfield Community Center, Multi-purpose Room
2323 E Cherry St
Southwest Seattle
Thursday, January 30, 6-8 p.m.
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, Movement Studio
4408 Delridge Way SW
Rainier Valley
Saturday, February 1, 12-2 p.m.
Van Asselt Community Center, Multi-purpose Room
2920 S Myrtle St
Lake City
Tuesday, February 4, 6-8 p.m.
Pinehurst K-8 School, Lunchroom
11530 12th Ave NE
Ballard
Wednesday, February 5, 6-8 p.m.
Nordic Heritage Museum, Auditorium
3014 NW 67th St
Downtown
Thursday, February 6, 6-8 p.m.
Seattle City Hall, Bertha Knight Landes Reception Room
600 Fourth Avenue