Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson walks back stinging comments about Starbucks, as fears mount that the coffee giant may pull out of the liberal city
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has retracted her previous negative comments about Starbucks, acknowledging they were unproductive. Her remarks came amid concerns that the coffee giant might relocate its operations from Seattle to Nashville. Wilson emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive relationship with businesses like Starbucks.
- ▪Mayor Katie Wilson admitted her previous comments about Starbucks were wrong and counterproductive.
- ▪Starbucks is planning to expand its corporate presence in Nashville, raising concerns about its future in Seattle.
- ▪Wilson stated that her office maintains a good relationship with Starbucks and believes the company wants to stay in Seattle.
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US News Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson walks back stinging comments about Starbucks, as fears mount that the coffee giant may pull out of the liberal city By David Propper Published May 20, 2026, 7:51 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Seattle’s lefty Mayor Katie Wilson admitted she was wrong to slam Starbucks and push for a boycott of the mega-coffee chain birthed in the Pacific City. Wilson, 43, issued a terse mea culpa to the New York Times this week as questions swirl about whether the liberal Northwest city can attract and retain businesses, including Starbucks which recently chose to expand its footprint in Tennessee.
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