Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson appears to be attempting to reset the conversation around her relationship with Seattle’s biggest corporate employers, attempting to balance Seattle’s progressive tax policies with growing concerns from the business community about the city’s economic competitiveness.
During a recent appearance on The Seattle Channel discussing homelessness and affordable housing, Wilson pushed back on criticism that her policies are driving major employers out of Seattle. Instead, she highlighted ongoing partnerships with companies including Amazon, Starbucks, Microsoft, and T-Mobile to fund housing and homelessness initiatives.
“We are moving forward with our second new large, tiny house build site,” Wilson
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