This lame statement you released last night and weak press conference you held today, regarding the CHOP shooting(s) shows just how little you’re in charge of Seattle.
(Police Chief Carmen Best, and Fire Chief Harold Scoggins, are both friends of mine, and I support them thoroughly. Yet I fear you’re going to throw one, or both of them, under the bus, before the Capitol Hill battleground is history.)
But this is YOUR responsibility! As Mayor of Seattle you’re in charge. How can you stand by and watch this “occupied protest” continue, and not do anything about it? No plans, no strategy, no solutions.
After the shootings this weekend, it’s painfully obvious neighborhoods cannot “police themselves,” nor provide professional medical assistance in an emergency.
And it’s certainly not about Black Lives Matter — that movement was hijacked weeks ago.
So I’m asking you to resign.
You’ve demonstrated through inaction that you’re not fit for the job, and you’ve shown no regard for the 99.5% of the us, the “non-vocal majority,” who want our streets open and our businesses safe.
You’ve proven that you’re unable to sense the distain, dissatisfaction and desperation that’s boiling up in our beloved city.
In my past letters, I encouraged you to “step up and lead.”
Now I’m asking you to step aside and resign!
James Donaldson
40 year Seattle resident
James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.
James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.
In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.
He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.
James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!
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James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” and “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” and founder of the Your Gift of Life Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, especially pertaining to our school aged children and men.
If you’re interested in having James come and speak to your group of young adults, business entrepreneurs, aspiring political and community leaders, and athletic teams, please contact him at jamesd@yourgiftoflife.org and or leave a personal message for him at 1-800-745-3161. Keep up with him and read about how he is reaching out and making a difference in the lives of so many around the world at www.yourgiftoflife.org
