BREAKING: This morning, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan transmitted a letter to the City Council, urging members to take action against Councilwoman Sawant, up to and including expulsion. The letter listed several accusations against Sawant that the mayor thinks are grounds to do so:
Including:
-Allowing hundreds of protesters into City Hall after hours, putting safety of city workers at risk
-Leading a protest to mayor's home, despite the fact her address is protected due to threats stemming from her work as U.S. Attorney
-Allowing hundreds of protesters into City Hall after hours, putting safety of city workers at risk
-Leading a protest to mayor's home, despite the fact her address is protected due to threats stemming from her work as U.S. Attorney
As well as:
-Using her position to encourage protesters to occupy city property (the East Precinct).
-Using her position to encourage protesters to occupy city property (the East Precinct).
Mayor Durkan wrote in letter: "Policy disagreements do not justify a Councilmember who potentially uses their position in violation of law or who recklessly undermines the safety of others, all for political theatre."
Sawant has in recent weeks called for Mayor Durkan's resignation amid criticism of the police force. We will share the councilwoman's response when we get it.
