Seattle’s Mayor Would Rather Hire Private Security to Prevent Crime Than Help Her Police Force
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has proposed a $1.7 million initiative to fund private security officers for local grocery stores as part of the city's 2026 budget. Critics argue that this approach diverts taxpayer money away from the Seattle Police Department, which they believe requires increased funding for equipment and mental health support. The decision has drawn backlash from conservative commentators and some police officers who view the measure as a temporary fix rather than a solution to the city's rising crime rates.
- ▪The Seattle City Council approved a $1.7 million budget allocation to hire private security for neighborhood grocery stores.
- ▪Mayor Katie Wilson stated that the initiative is essential for keeping grocery stores safe and accessible for residents.
- ▪Conservative commentator Jason Rantz criticized the plan, arguing that fully funding the police department is a more effective long-term solution to crime.
- ▪The proposal follows the controversial dismissal of Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes and ongoing concerns about increased criminal activity in the city.
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Seattle’s Mayor Would Rather Hire Private Security to Prevent Crime Than Help Her Police Force Michael A. Letts September 23, 2026 9:22 PM Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-728x90_1"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-728x90_1"]]) }); AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson Once again, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson just doesn’t “get it” when it comes to giving law enforcement the traditional funding it needs – and deserves, for that matter. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_4"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_4"]]) }); She’s still seeing a lot of fallout from the controversial dismissal of Police Chief Shon Barnes, and no doubt she’s getting pressure from all sides with the…
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