New Socialist Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Laughs Off Wealth Flight
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has drawn criticism for her dismissive response to reports of wealthy residents leaving the state due to taxes and left-leaning policies. She downplayed the exodus during a forum at Seattle University, saying 'bye' while laughing, which sparked backlash online. Critics argue her stance could harm the city's economy, while supporters appeared to applaud her comments.
- ▪Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson laughed and said 'bye' when asked about wealthy residents leaving Washington state.
- ▪A survey by the Association of Washington Businesses found that the number of businesses considering leaving the state has nearly doubled since the millionaires’ tax was introduced.
- ▪Washington’s housing market is stalling, with active listings up 29% year over year while closed sales have barely increased.
- ▪Experts attribute the weakening housing market to the disappearance of wealthy buyers.
- ▪Wilson took office on January 1, 2026, the same day New York elected Mayor Mamdani.
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New Socialist Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Laughs Off Wealth Flight By Ward Clark | 3:34 PM on May 01, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson At the end of Ayn Rand's novel, Atlas Shrugged, the main characters are in an airplane, fleeing New York City, which is undergoing an economic collapse after the left took over and all of the producers fled. As they pass over the city, the lights go out; all of them, plunging the city into darkness. One of the protagonists, railroad mogul Dagny Taggart, sees this and says, "It's the end." The main character, inventor John Galt, corrects her: "No.
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