Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Underwater as Support From Democrats Falls

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is facing growing pressure over public safety as Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle questions whether her administration has an adequate plan to address crime. Kettle, who chairs the City Council's Public Safety Committee, says he lacks confidence in Seattle's response to ongoing prostitution and related gun violence along North Aurora Avenue. His criticism has intensified following the Bite of Seattle shooting, the debate over surveillance cameras and Wilson's decision to ask former Seattle Police Chief Shawn Barnes to resign. Wilson says public safety remains a major priority for her administration and argues that improving safety requires a multidimensional approach involving numerous agencies and partners. But recent polling suggests Wilson is facing significant political trouble. One poll cited in the episode puts her job approval at just 22%, compared with 66% disapproval, while 60% said she should resign or be removed from office. Another poll shows Wilson losing support among progressives and liberal Democrats. Wilson is also facing a recall effort as critics continue questioning her handling of crime and public safety in Seattle. Watch Washington in Focus for more coverage of Seattle politics, public safety, crime and government accountability. #KatieWilson #Seattle #SeattleMayor #SeattleCrime #SeattlePolitics #PublicSafety #Washington #WashingtonPolitics #WAPolitics #SeattleNews #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare