Seattle’s reliance on business taxes had KIRO host Gee Scott questioning whether struggling employers are being heard at City Hall, while KIRO host Ursula Reutin said the city’s job losses should prompt leaders to rethink their approach.
Discussing a report commissioned by the Downtown Seattle Association and Seattle Metropolitan Chamber during “The Gee and Ursula Show” on KIRO Newsradio, the hosts raised concerns about businesses’ ability to survive rising costs.
Ursula cited findings that Seattle’s city tax collections increased more than 170% between 2013 and 2025, while its population grew just over 30%. Businesses account for an estimated 68% of city tax collections, according to the report she discussed…