FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/19/2014
Councilmember Nick Licata
Councilmember Licata Statement on Seattle Police Chief Announcement
SEATTLE – Councilmember Nick Licata issued the following statement this morning in response to the Mayor’s announcement regarding Seattle’s Police Chief:
"I thank Mayor Murray for conducting a thorough search for our new police chief. I hope the Council can confirm Kathleen O’Toole as expediently as possible. I strongly support the Mayor selecting who he thinks will best serve the city. The Council’s role is to hold the Mayor responsible for that decision and the new chief’s performance."