Mayor Katie Wilson’s office is responding to the recall petition filed against her.
“While it does not appear to have merit, our focus remains where it belongs: on making life safer and more affordable for the people of Seattle,” wrote a representative for Wilson’s office. “Since taking office, we’re delivering meaningful progress: expanding community crisis responder hours, accelerating shelter expansion, launching universal school meals this September, banning rental junk fees, expanding transit, investing in our libraries, and taking on unfair pricing at grocery stores. That work continues.”
The petition was filed by Seattle resident Melinda Jacobson and her husband. The filing alleges that the mayor has ignored public safety concerns and made mistakes while in office…