Income Tax Fight Puts Spotlight On Supreme Court Races + Seattle Police Staffing Issues Continue

Pierce County residents are weighing in on controversial proposals that could dramatically reshape local government, including a plan to make the county sheriff an appointed rather than elected position. The Charter Review Commission is also considering creating an ombudsman office to oversee the sheriff's department. Meanwhile, Seattle hosts its first FIFA World Cup match as questions remain about public safety, police staffing, and the city's long-term recovery. Seattle Police Officers Guild President Kent Liu says law enforcement is prepared for the international event but warns the city continues to face significant challenges related to crime, homelessness, business flight, and officer recruitment. The show also examines Washington's Supreme Court races, with a record five seats on the ballot this November. Judicial observers say the races could prove pivotal as legal challenges to the state's new income tax move forward and voters consider a repeal initiative. #WashingtonPolitics #PierceCounty #KeithSwank #Seattle #WorldCupSeattle #SeattlePolice #PublicSafety #WashingtonSupremeCourt #IncomeTax #Election2026 #JudicialElections #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonState #SeattleWorldCup