Dem who welcomed socialist mayor’s ‘change’ now sounding alarm over billionaire exodus: ‘Gravely concerned’
A Democratic city council member in Seattle is expressing serious concerns about a business exodus from the city, which he previously welcomed under socialist Mayor Katie Wilson. This shift comes as major companies like Starbucks announce relocations and layoffs, raising alarms about Seattle's economic climate. Critics of Wilson's policies have intensified their scrutiny, particularly following her dismissive remarks about the departure of wealthy individuals and businesses.
- ▪Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka is now 'gravely concerned' about the business exodus from the city.
- ▪Starbucks is relocating 2,000 corporate jobs to Nashville while cutting jobs in Seattle.
- ▪The Washington State Republican Party criticized Mayor Katie Wilson for her handling of the city's economic issues.
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Politics Dem who welcomed socialist mayor’s ‘change’ now sounding alarm over billionaire exodus: ‘Gravely concerned’ By Peter Pinedo, Fox News Published May 19, 2026, 12:06 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Tudor Dixon returns to Michigan politics with new PAC aimed at boosting Republicans in key battleground Swing-seat Republican sidelined by 'serious' illness misses 88 votes as majority hangs by thread Karen Bass ripped after suggesting taxpayer-funded dental care for meth users A Democratic city council member who once welcomed the “change” from socialist Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is now admitting he is “gravely concerned” about the business exodus affecting the major American city.
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