Seattle Mayoral Candidate Katie Wilson Talks Housing, Transit, and Affordability
On The Morning Ride, Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson discussed her campaign priorities, centering on housing affordability, public transit, and cost of living challenges.
Wilson, a co-founder of the Transit Riders Union, highlighted her work on expanding transit, raising the minimum wage, and pushing for affordable housing. She emphasized that the city’s high rents and regressive tax system contribute to rising costs, from groceries to restaurant meals. Wilson contrasted sales tax hikes with progressive measures like Seattle’s JumpStart payroll tax on large corporations, which she credits with protecting city services during the pandemic…