In 1996, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was arrested in Iowa on three misdemeanor charges, which were later dismissed. He's never mentioned the arrest, or his tenure at a Omaha-based law firm at the time. Harrell says he was a victim of racial profiling. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news... - ThreadSky

kromandavid.bsky.social • 11 days ago

In 1996, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was arrested in Iowa on three misdemeanor charges, which were later dismissed. He's never mentioned the arrest, or his tenure at a Omaha-based law firm at the time. Harrell says he was a victim of racial profiling. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-mayor-bruce-harrell-was-arrested-in-1996-he-says-it-was-racial-profiling/

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jimcrowley.bsky.social•11 days ago

This is all so stupid and pointless. Man of color felt unsafe in unfamiliar overwhelmingly white environment. Scandalous!

jimcrowley.bsky.social•11 days ago

20 years ago.

jimcrowley.bsky.social•11 days ago

Sorry. 30 years ago.

pushtheneedle.bsky.social•11 days ago

Man, is someone actually running against him? I can’t imagine this is broke unless that’s the case. He won’t resign over it. This is only to damage him this November.

Sara Nelson?

exantestephanie.bsky.social•11 days ago

She’s running for council again though. This actually softens him to me? Emphasizes marginalized person history, deemphasizes NIMBY chamber guy, seems like a gross vaguely racist hit job.

pushtheneedle.bsky.social•11 days ago

Oh right forgot she’s running for council again

It just seems weird to have this hit right now in an election year. Makes me think someone is running that has a chance

exantestephanie.bsky.social•11 days ago

I just looked up the pdc earlier today and didn’t see anybody so I was thinking pressure for some legislation or something but it’s just so baffling.

kintha.bsky.social•10 days ago

Does it really damage him? lt doesn't seem like anyone's opinion on him has changed from this, mainly curiosity about how it didn't come out years ago since he's been a prominent figure in city politics so long

pushtheneedle.bsky.social•10 days ago

Yeah I don’t see any challenger getting more than 45%. I don’t think this changes anything. Its wild nobody knew he lived in Omaha until now. I wonder if it’s a disgruntled departmental employee and this was all they could dig up

kromandavid.bsky.social•11 days ago

Not Sara Nelson (council). I'm sure it's not a coincidence that we get these tips in an election year. But it's true and newsworthy (imo) and that's all that I really consider.

pushtheneedle.bsky.social•11 days ago

Totally. You should report it. I am just speculating is all. I wonder who is running

pophouse.bsky.social•11 days ago

i got a text from a ry armstong claiming he is running for mayor

goldyha.bsky.social•11 days ago

Not Sara because she’s not nearly competent enough to do this sort of oppo.

And you should really care about more than whether it is true. You should consider who is anonymously tipping this and why. Don’t let yourself be manipulated, David.

kromandavid.bsky.social•11 days ago

Obviously I care that it’s true, which it is. I also think it’s an interesting anecdote in Harrell’s bio. Combined that lead me to do a story.

goldyha.bsky.social•11 days ago

What I’m saying is that there’s a decent chance that there is a bigger story here: the story of how and why this story was tipped, and to what end.

Anybody can report an anonymous tip. Exploring the origins of the tip requires actual work.

subzidion.com•11 days ago

The Mayor probably shouldn't be waving a gun around at any point in his life, regardless of who gave the tip.

zenojim.bsky.social•11 days ago

“According to the Iowa Courts database, Harrell has an outstanding fine of $30 related to the arrest.”

Solid closer.

After reading, it actually isn’t as damning as it first seems for Harrell. I’m just surprised that he has been around almost 2 decades and this managed to slink by. Good story

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