Police Chief Confirmation Process
Councilmember M. Lorena González (Pos. 9, Citywide), chair of the Gender Equity, Safe Communities, New Americans & Education Committee, hosted the confirmation process for the appointment of Carmen Best as Seattle Police Department’s Chief of Police.
Best was confirmed by the City Council August 13, 2018.
Mayor Jenny Durkan announced the nomination of Carmen Best on July 17, 2018.
Councilmember González established the following public hearing schedule for the City Council to consider the Mayor’s nominee for Chief of Police:
| Meeting | Date | Location | Subject | Video |
| Gender Equity, Safe Communities, New Americans & Education Committee Meeting | Wednesday, July 25, 2018, 9:30 am | Council Chambers | Briefing & Discussion on Appointment | Watch |
| Special Gender Equity, Safe Communities, New Americans & Education Committee Meeting - Public Hearing | Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 6:00 pm | Council Chambers | Public Hearing | Watch |
| Gender Equity, Safe Communities, New Americans & Education Committee Meeting | Wednesday, August 8, 2018, 9:30 am | Council Chambers | Briefing, Discussion & Vote on Appointment | Watch |
| City Council Meeting | Monday, August 13, 2018, 2:00 pm | Council Chambers | Full Council Final Action on Appointment | Watch |
Members of the public can submit comments about the nominee via email to COPconfirmation@seattle.gov, by calling Council offices (206) 684-8888, or in person during the public comment portion of the scheduled meetings above.