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Katie Wilson for Seattle

@wilsonforseattle.bsky.social

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Progressive coalition-builder, mom, running for Mayor of Seattle. It's time for new leadership. Join the team! https://linktr.ee/Wilsonforseattle

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Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · Aug 6

Tonight, we got results that were even better than we hoped, and it’s likely to only get better.

Seattle, you showed up!

It’s clear that voters want change.

This is your city.

Join the campaign, and let’s get this done!

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Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 2h

I believe that we can create a city that feels like home to working families, not only people with six figure incomes.

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Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 2h

We are facing an affordability crisis in our city that is worse than any that we have ever seen before. More people have died outside in the last four years than in any previous term. It doesn’t have to be this way.

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Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 21h

We’ll be sharing more
clips from that debate in the future, but in the meantime enjoy these behind-the-scenes photos from Sarah Kusz

#thisisyourcity

Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 21h

A few days ago, I was fortunate enough to debate the mayor on stage at Pigott Auditorium at Seattle University. Afterwards, it was wonderful to meet so many students who were eager to make positive change in our city.

A black and white photo of Katie Wilson seated and smiling with her phone and debate notes

A black and white photo of Katie Wilson seated at a table writing with her debate notes

A black and white photo of Katie Wilson standing and leaning against a table with a man seated in the background

A photo of Katie Wilson seated at the debate at Seattle University

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Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 1d

Hi, this is a great question. While running for mayor, I’ve been focused on what my administration can accomplish to win progressive revenue here in Seattle. As Mayor, I will continue to advocate for statewide progressive revenue alongside Washingtonians and our allied representatives in Olympia.

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L. Harrison Jerome @lhjseattle.bsky.social · 1d

I’m hosting a doorknock for @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social that will start at 2pm tomorrow at the Capitol Hill Farmers Market, I hope you’ll join!

This’ll be one of the last canvasses before ballots arrive 😱 so let’s win those undecided voters over!

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Canvass for Katie Wilson in Capitol Hill! · Wilson for Seattle

Join us to knock on doors and talk to our neighbors about Katie! We'll meet at the Capitol Hill Farmers Market, right after the market event ends. Katie had an amazing showing in the primary. The bes...

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Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 1d

I believe we can get new revenue and keep world-class employers in Seattle, without layering on more taxes for working people and cutting services we all rely on.

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Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 1d

We need new progressive taxes. I support a capital gains tax, and others like the JumpStart Payroll Expense Tax, which I helped design and pass four years ago, and is currently balancing the mayor's budget at city hall.

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Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 1d

Lower and middle income households pay an unfair share of the tax burden in Seattle. We have some rebalancing to do. Asking big businesses and wealthy folks to pay their fair share in making this city great is part of that.

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Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 1d

Might as well win….well, you know the rest.

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Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 1d

Update: Jorge Polanco ALSO deserves free summer childcare!

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Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 1d

Josh Naylor deserves free summer care!

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Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 1d

Go Mariners! We should all be as smart and courageous as Josh Naylor. #thisisyourcity

Katie Wilson selfie at a bar under a tent holding a half full beer

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Laura Loe @lauraloeseattle.bsky.social · 1d

This was a very memorable moment at the debate at Seattle University. @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social climbing into a crowd of students waiting for selfies — which you can see on the campaign Instagram.

Katie climbs to meet their fans on the ground like a true grassroots shero!

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Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 2d

I am grateful for the endorsement of the largest public sector union in Washington State, SEIU 775. #thisisyourcity

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Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 2d

They may have unlimited funds, but we have people power. Sign up to volunteer! #thisisyourcity

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Volunteer to elect Katie Wilson for Seattle Mayor! · Wilson for Seattle on Mobilize

My name is Katie Wilson and I’m running to be your next mayor. I want to bring your power and your voice into City Hall.

www.mobilize.us

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Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 2d

For our fourth installment of “Harrell's Big Business Backers,” we present Jon Shirley, a former Microsoft big wig who lives in a 27,000 sq ft mansion in Medina, owns a $200M art collection, and has an entire 12,000 sq ft showroom just for his cars. Shirley donated $15K to Harrell.

The back of the baseball card graphic with bulleted points that reads: former president, Chief operating officer, and board of director of Microsoft; lives in Medina in a $27,000 ft estate near Bill Gates and other billionaires; built a 12,000 ft showroom near his mansion for his sports car collection; amassed a $200 million art collection. what he's buying - low taxes for the wealthy.

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Gordon Padelford @gordonofseattle.bsky.social · 2d

It's outrageous that they are going to spend over $1 million on negative ads. Join me this Saturday on Capitol Hill to knock on some doors! I know Katie, and she's a thoughtful, collaborative, caring, policy nerd (complimentary), who cares about delivering results for people not just sound bites.

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Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 2d

Policy nerd (complimentary) 🥹🥹

Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 2d

Local Queens Miss Texas 1988 and Harper Bizarre hosted a debate watch party at Neighbours Nightclub, and they took a minute to share why Katie is the candidate who stands with artists, performers, and Seattle’s LGBTQ+ community.

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 2d

Join me to knock on doors for Katie Wilson on Saturday in West Seattle! www.mobilize.us/wilsonforsea...

Door knocking in West Seattle for Katie Wilson · Wilson for Seattle

Join us to knock on doors and talk to our neighbors about Katie! We'll meet at Delridge Playfield. Katie had an amazing showing in the primary. The best way to combat the big-money ads coming our wa...

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Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 2d

It was a pleasure to join The Breakfast Group this morning for an important discussion about mentorship, building African-American wealth, and public safety in our city. I am grateful for the invitation and I hope to return soon! #thisisyourcity

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Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 3d

As mayor, I will work with SPD’s leadership to improve the culture and training within the department to increase trust with communities throughout the city. #thisisyourcity

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Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 3d

I am glad to see that the SPD has responded to the outpouring of disapproval for Capt. Tietjen’s promotion. Abusive actions and anti-trans speech must not be tolerated in SPD.

Erica C. Barnett @ericacbarnett.bsky.social · 3d

Reversing Decision, SPD Removes Controversial Captain Tietjen from East Precinct

Police Chief Shon Barnes blamed PubliCola's story, "internal leaks," and "a lack of comprehensive input" from others for the controversy.

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Reversing Decision, SPD Removes Controversial Captain Tietjen from East Precinct - PubliCola

By Erica C. Barnett Two days after PubliCola exclusively reported that Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes had promoted controversial police…

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Kelli Refer @kellireef.bsky.social · 3d

I just signed up to door knock!

Let’s go!

Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 3d

They may have unlimited funds, but we have people power. Sign up to volunteer! #ThisIsYourCity

www.mobilize.us/wilsonforsea...

Volunteer to elect Katie Wilson for Seattle Mayor! · Wilson for Seattle on Mobilize

My name is Katie Wilson and I’m running to be your next mayor. I want to bring your power and your voice into City Hall.

www.mobilize.us

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