Seattle – This week, Katie Wilson refused to answer whether she believes people experiencing homelessness should be able to live in parks in tents – a fundamental issue for many voters. While Bruce Harrell gave a simple answer– “No,” Wilson hesitated before finally saying “Um… I am going to pass on this one. I can’t really answer yes … Continued

With Only Five Days Before Pivotal Mayoral Election, Katie Wilson Finally Makes It Clear: She Isn’t Committed To Preventing Tent Encampments in Seattle Parks When asked: “Should homeless people be allowed to stay in tents in parks?”, she responded “Um… I am going to pass on this one. I can’t really answer yes or no.” Seattle, WA – … Continued

Katie Wilson: “Would it be bad if they [Amazon] just slowed down a little bit?” Seattle, WA – With news that Amazon is following other local technology companies in laying off thousands of workers, it’s worth reiterating Katie Wilson’s candid approach to jobs and the economy. Wilson, perhaps drawing on her privileged upbringing and lifelong parental … Continued

Affordable Housing Leaders Support Bruce Harrell; Decry Katie Wilson’s Plan to Gut Housing Levy Production, Destabilize People and Housing Wilson plan would reduce City’s investment in affordable housing production by hundreds of millions of dollars at a time when affordable homes are needed most Would scatter thousands of people with severe behavioral health and substance … Continued

Read the original KUOW article at https://www.kuow.org/stories/katie-wilson-seattle-mayor-she-can-barely-afford-to-live-here-election-2025. KUOW profile shatters Wilson’s carefully constructed narrative: she is not a working class Seattle resident, and doesn’t bear the stress felt by cost-pressured Seattleites.     She claims to “not keep track” of the checks from her parents, revealing a safety net not available for most Seattle residents, and a … Continued

Katie Wilson’s Short-Sighted Homelessness Plan Would Decimate New Affordable Housing Production Seattle, WA – Today, Mayor Harrell’s re-election campaign released the following statement after Katie Wilson shared more details of her extreme plan to reduce affordable housing development. The Harrell campaign previously outlined and explained the infeasible nature of a plan to build 4,000 units. … Continued

Pete Buttigieg, the former U.S. transportation secretary and mayor of South Bend, Ind., endorsed Mayor Bruce Harrell’s reelection bid Monday. The backing from a figure like Buttigieg cements Harrell’s broad support from state and national mainstays of the Democratic Party as he and his campaign fight tooth and nail to retain the mayor’s office. Seattle’s … Continued

MAJOR ENDORSEMENT: National Democratic Leader Pete Buttigieg Endorses Mayor Bruce Harrell Former mayor, US Transportation Secretary, and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights joins growing list of national Democratic leaders endorsing Harrell:   “I’m proud to support Bruce because he brings people together, turns vision into action, and is building a Seattle where everyone can thrive.” Seattle … Continued

For immediate release: September 15th, 2025 Contact: Marta Johnson Katie Wilson Denies Past Comments on Abolishing SPD Seattle – In the Seattle Channel’s 2025 Mayoral Debate, Katie Wilson denied direct quotes she made to the press about abolishing SPD. Mayor Bruce Harrell raised Wilson’s comments on wanting “to move towards a future entirely without SPD,” in the context of … Continued

SEATTLE — $1.7 million was announced in new awards to services for survivors of commercial sexual exploitation (CSE). Mayor Bruce Harrell announced in a press release on Friday that as part of $7.5 million given over to CSE Survivor Services investments for 2025. The 2025 CSE Survivor Services Request for Proposal was intended to focus on … Continued

Mayor Bruce Harrell has unveiled a plan to make the biggest investment in affordable housing in Seattle’s history. With a proposed 2026 budget that earmarks nearly $350 million for the cause, Harrell is making a resolute commitment to tackle the city’s housing affordability and homelessness crisis head-on. The announcement, made from a key affordable rental … Continued

Seattle residents could see expanded use of artificial intelligence in permitting, public safety, customer service and more as Mayor Bruce Harrell rolls out a new framework for how the city will incorporate the technology. In a Thursday news conference, Harrell announced a new 26-page AI plan that includes guidelines for training employees, evaluating the effectiveness of AI … Continued

SEATTLE, WA – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell yesterday announced a proposed $350 million investment in affordable housing as part of the city’s 2026 budget. The announcement, made at Bryant Manor North in the Central District, detailed a multi-pronged approach to address housing challenges, which includes an $80 million anti-gentrification and reparations housing fund. This fund … Continued

For immediate release: September 9, 2025 Contact:info@bruceforseattle.com   Katie Wilson’s Infeasible Homelessness Plan Would Increase City Deficit by Hundreds of Millions Seattle – Today, after months of vague promises, mayoral candidate Katie Wilson finally revealed her homelessness and revenue plans. While her stated plan is to stand up 4000 emergency shelter units citywide in advance of … Continued

The City of Seattle is taking President Donald Trump and his administration to court over two executive orders that threaten diversity and inclusive gender identity policies. The lawsuit, announced Thursday by Mayor Bruce Harrell and City Attorney Ann Davison, takes aim at two directives signed during the opening days of the second Trump administration — … Continued

Voters in Seattle should not forget the state of our city when Bruce Harrell first took office. He inherited a Seattle that was in serious decline—once hailed as one of America’s most livable cities, our downtown had become unrecognizable. Businesses were shuttered, sidewalks were overtaken by homeless encampments, public safety was in crisis, and our … Continued

A new low-income housing development is coming to the Northgate neighborhood, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Thursday. If you live, work, or shop there, you’ve probably seen the dilapidated Northgate Apartments at the corner of I-5 and Northgate Way. The mayor said that the now-vacant complex will be replaced with the Northgate Commons. The city … Continued

The theme of the 2025 State of Downtown was “path to progress,” a nod to the growth and development of Seattle’s economic core, while looking ahead to a year in which the city will jump into the worldwide spotlight. “We have great momentum in our downtown and so many great assets to work with,” said … Continued

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s proposal last week to make the 117-year-old market “one of the greatest pedestrian experiences in the country” where people “do not have to worry about vehicle traffic” is something Kim believes is good for the historical maze of fishmongers, produce vendors and crafters. “People only,” Kim said. “The people’s market.” Full … Continued

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell projected cautious optimism for the city’s trajectory and defiance toward threats from President Donald Trump — while also promising to work toward a traffic-free Pike Place Market. Harrell’s speech touched on transportation, public safety, housing and the environment. He promised to speed up construction of new homes and Sound Transit light … Continued

Harrell said in his speech that his top priority as mayor has been improving public safety. According to the King County Prosecutor’s Office, gun violence trended downward in Seattle last year, the first time it’s happened since 2018. The mayor noted that the Seattle Police Department’s (SPD) applications, recruitment, and retention are on the rise. … Continued

“Day by day, we have worked together to get our city back on the right track – restoring parks, reducing the crime rate, and getting Downtown bustling again,” said Harrell. “I think there’s a different mood in this city – a renewed spark, belief and optimism that we are on the right trajectory.” Full article … Continued

Mayor Harrell will issue an Executive Order this week to support faster delivery of light rail expansion to West Seattle and Ballard. The mayor will propose legislation that could speed up delivery by more than a year and the City will create the Office of Waterfront, Civic Projects & Sound Transit, which will orchestrate up … Continued

Building on public safety solutions, a more than 80% decrease in tent encampments, and historic affordable housing investments, Harrell would be Seattle’s first mayor elected to a second term in two decades. Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell registered his re-election campaign with the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission, noting his intent to seek re-election. … Continued