Seattle's socialist mayor slammed for dismissive wave to tax-weary residents
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is facing criticism for her dismissive remarks toward wealthy residents concerned about rising taxes, particularly the new 'millionaire's tax' in Washington state. The Washington Post editorial board labeled her comments as arrogant amid growing business relocations and public backlash. Wilson's past support for defunding the police and her recent statements have intensified scrutiny over her leadership and economic policies.
- ▪The Washington Post editorial board criticized Mayor Katie Wilson for her dismissive attitude toward taxpayers and business leaders.
- ▪Washington state's new 'millionaire's tax' imposes a 9.9% rate on incomes over $1 million, prompting some high earners to leave the state.
- ▪Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz announced he and his wife are moving to Miami, citing Florida's lack of state income tax.
- ▪Mayor Wilson once supported slashing the Seattle Police Department's budget by 50% during her activist career.
- ▪Wilson stated at a Seattle University event that claims about millionaires leaving are 'super overblown' and added, 'if the ones that leave, like, bye.'
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Seattle Seattle's socialist mayor slammed for dismissive wave to tax-weary residents Washington Post editorial board calls socialist mayor 'arrogant' for dismissive attitude toward tax-weary residents and business leaders By Joshua Q. Nelson Fox News Published May 3, 2026 9:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Seattle mayor says 'bye' to millionaires CEO of Rastegar Capital Ari Rastegar criticizes Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's dismissive stance on millionaires relocating due to the upcoming millionaire tax.
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