INGERSOLL: Rapists And Murderers: Local Reporter’s Question To Mayor Exposes What’s To Come
Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson faced scrutiny after a local reporter questioned her about public safety and surveillance cameras following a shooting near a community event she attended. Her administration's opposition to surveillance is partly based on concerns that federal immigration authorities could access footage to identify undocumented individuals. Critics, including local business leaders, argue her policies are driving wealthy residents and businesses out of the state, contributing to Washington's low business survival rate.
- ▪Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson appeared uncomfortable during a reporter's questioning about a recent shooting and surveillance cameras.
- ▪Wilson's staff cut short the interview when the discussion turned to community requests for surveillance cameras.
- ▪Wilson opposes surveillance cameras over concerns that federal immigration officials could use the footage to identify and deport undocumented immigrants.
- ▪Seattle AI founder Jesse Proudman criticized Wilson's comments suggesting wealthy residents should leave the state.
- ▪Washington ranks 50th out of 50 states in business survival rate, according to data from LeftWashington.org.
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Opinion INGERSOLL: Rapists And Murderers: Local Reporter’s Question To Mayor Exposes What’s To Come OPINION SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 11: Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson celebrates with fans during the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl LX victory celebration and parade at Lumen Field on February 11, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) Geoffrey Ingersoll Editor at Large May 04, 2026 10:04 AM ET May 04, 2026 10:04 AM ET Geoffrey Ingersoll Editor at Large Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } });…
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