(The Center Square) – The city of Seattle’s Public Record’s Office claims it will take four months to release former Police Chief Shon Barnes’ contract in response to a request by The Center Square.
However, the Washington Coalition for Open Government says it shouldn’t take that long.
On July 29, The Center Square filed a public records request asking for Barnes’ contract with the city. Barnes resigned from his role as police chief on July 30 following the Bite of Seattle shooting on July 26 after facing criticism that he was out of town. The news outlet has also requested a copy of his severance package…