May 7, 2026
Seattle mayor refuses to grade herself as crime, homelessness surge
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson refused to grade herself amid a growing homelessness and crime crisis, saying she is always striving to do better.
TL;DR
- Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson refused to provide a grade for her performance.
- She stated that her administration is doing its best and constantly striving for improvement.
- Wilson's refusal comes amid a growing homelessness and crime crisis in Seattle.
- She faced backlash after a 77-year-old man was assaulted on camera, an issue Wilson had previously denounced.
- Homelessness in Seattle has increased by 4.4% from 2024 and 25% from 2022.
- Businesses are leaving Washington state after the passage of the 'millionaires tax,' the state's first income tax.
- Wilson, a self-described democratic socialist, dismissed concerns about millionaires leaving the state.