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Seattle police lieutenant Jessica Taylor retired after 23 years of service and sent a scathing statement to far-left Democratic leaders who have destroyed the once-great city that she loves.
Instead of filling out the usual exit interview form, Taylor sent letters to Police Chief Adrian Diaz, Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Seattle City Council.
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Accusing leaders of turning Seattle into “anarchy & chaos,” Taylor delivered a 15-page attack on the city’s failed leadership. (Poll: Is the Country Going In The Right Direction Under Biden? VOTE)
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– Retired Lt Jessica Taylor. pic.twitter.com/RBpGtFqY7y— ZZZ (@AskMeLaterOn) August 10, 2023
“I wanted to go out with the truth,” Taylor explained.
In the letter, she wrote, “Chief Diaz, let me tell you, the state of the Seattle Police Department and this city is a disgrace.”
“The toxic mix of the Seattle City Council’s absurdity, the spinelessness of the Mayor, the leniency of the prosecutor’s office, and your failed leadership has accelerated this city’s downhill slide straight to rock bottom,” she continued.
“The problems were already brewing before you came on the scene, but since your arrival, it’s been a free fall into anarchy & chaos.”
“Their priority is playing politics and pandering to radical ideologies rather than genuinely serving the city’s and its residents best interests,” Taylor said of council members. (Trending: Democrat Threatens To Leave Party In Scathing Statement)
“Their absurd policies have turned Seattle into a playground for anarchists and criminals, and they seem utterly unconcerned with the devastating consequences of their actions. If you haven’t noticed, the criminals are running this city.”
“Instead of taking decisive action to protect the city and its citizens, the Mayor ignores the rampant lawlessness on our streets,” she wrote.
LISTEN: Jessica Taylor served in the Seattle Police Dept for the last 23 years. But on August 1st, she called it quits. And she made sure she didn't leave quietly, calling out the culture of lawlessness courtesy of our City Council and mayor.https://t.co/CogkGipPLb
— Jason Rantz on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) August 10, 2023
“It’s a disgrace to see a city leader prioritize political correctness over the safety and well-being of its people.”
“It’s no wonder Seattle has become a laughingstock of the nation and the globe,” Taylor said. “They are laughing about us on the international news. Aren’t you embarrassed? I am. It’s mortifying. The city that once prided itself on progressiveness and prosperity has now become a hotbed for crime and anarchy.”
“Instead of taking decisive action to protect the city and its citizens, the Mayor disregards the rampant lawlessness on our streets,” she wrote.
“It’s a disgrace to see a city leader prioritize political correctness over the safety and well-being of its people. Listen, Seattle deserves better, and it’s time for a complete overhaul of the leadership that has driven this city and state into the ground.” (Poll: Do You Trust the Biden Family? VOTE)
“SPD is dangerously understaffed, and the officers and their families are suffering,” Taylor wrote.
“The hours are ruthlessly long, and due to the staffing crisis (created by you, the mayor, and the council), these unsafe conditions are entirely unacceptable. Completely. They have also been working for years without a contract — Also unacceptable.”
She concluded by saying, “You offered me an opportunity for an honest exit interview, and here it is. I will always stand up for what’s right and what I believe in ……..even if I am standing alone.”
