Seattle's Socialist Mayor Laughs at Wealthy Residents Leaving To Escape High Taxes
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, a socialist, mocked wealthy residents leaving the city due to high taxes, waving goodbye during a public appearance. Her comments were met with approval from progressive audiences but may influence business and investment decisions. Research suggests high-tax states like Washington are seeing outmigration as people seek lower tax burdens.
- ▪Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson laughed and said 'Bye!' to wealthy residents fleeing high taxes.
- ▪Wilson's remarks were made to a largely progressive audience who responded with cheers.
- ▪Recent research supports the trend of people leaving high-tax states for lower-tax alternatives.
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wealth tax Seattle's Socialist Mayor Laughs at Wealthy Residents Leaving To Escape High Taxes “Bye!” Mayor Katie Wilson says with a wave to those who want out. J.D. Tuccille | 5.4.2026 7:00 AM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/05/katie-wilson-seattle-mayor-tax-migration-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson" alt="Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson | Illustration: Lex Villena; M. Scott Brauer/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom" /> (Illustration: Lex Villena; M.
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