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Katie Wilson @wilsonkatieb.bsky.social · 13d

Shooting our next campaign video!

Matt Baume 🏳️‍🌈 @mattbaume.bsky.social · 13d

Hanging out with Seattle’s next mayor @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social

Me and Katie Wilson outside the baseball park

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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 15d

It's not just Mamdani. Michelle Wu, Katie Wilson--the Dems may soon have a remarkable cast of young, gifted mayors
www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...

Can Progressive Mayors Redeem the Democratic Party?

Zohran Mamdani isn’t the only candidate challenging the status quo—and having fun doing it.

www.newyorker.com

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Katie Wilson @wilsonkatieb.bsky.social · Aug 28

All the cautions in my earlier statement still apply. As mayor, I’ll be excited to move forward with this if we've developed a solid plan with strong community buy-in, one that solves a real problem & is a wise use of resources relative to other things we could be doing. That’s just good governance.

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Katie Wilson @wilsonkatieb.bsky.social · Aug 28

(2) WA’s largest private-sector union, representing grocery workers, tells me they’re interested in partnering to create a public-option grocery store. With their industry experience and relationships, that becomes WAY more feasible.

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Katie Wilson @wilsonkatieb.bsky.social · Aug 28

What changed is pretty simple! (1) The Lake City Fred Meyer closure threatens to create a food & pharmacy desert in a neighborhood that clearly has the customer base to support a grocery store. The surrounding community is angry about it and looking for solutions.

Colleen Harris @cdawg2610.bsky.social · Aug 27

curious to see what has changed for @wilsonkatieb.bsky.social in the last two months to wanting to explore this option for Seattle now

Katie Wilson @wilsonkatieb.bsky.social · Jun 15

In sum, I would love to do this in principle, but wouldn't want to do it just because it sounds good and then have it turn into a major drain on City time, energy, and resources without real measurable benefits for Seattle residents.

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Katie Wilson @wilsonkatieb.bsky.social · Aug 23

I had a great time talking with ‪@deanbaker13.bsky.social‬ on his Mostly Economics podcast about how local governments can support independent journalism and strengthen our democracy. Check it out! cepr.net/mostly-econo...

Mostly Economics Podcast

Mostly Economics is a weekly podcast hosted by CEPR Senior Economist and co-founder, Dean Baker, about ways US economic policies affect everyday lives—from household budgets to global trade relationsh...

cepr.net

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Braeden 🎣🦀🌲🦅 @bvd100.bsky.social · Aug 14

RSVP is live for the Wilson for Seattle family-friendly Bike Parade this upcoming Bicycle Weekend, cohosted with @seattlebikeblog.com! We’ll have bike decorating, snacks, a no-drop bike parade, and more! Join us August 23rd!

Wilson for Seattle Bicycle Rally on Lake Washington Blvd · Wilson for Seattle

Meet other neighbors and families excited about Katie Wilson’s campaign for mayor during Bicycle Weekend! When & Where: August 23, 2025 11:00a Decoration Station and Orientation – 43rd Ave S and La...

www.mobilize.us

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Katie Wilson @wilsonkatieb.bsky.social · Aug 9

Waiting for the L8 at 5th and Denny… Can’t wait to break out the red paint!

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David Kroman @kromandavid.bsky.social · Aug 4

Mayor Harrell rejected my “insinuation” on Thursday that suing over 7-month-old executive orders four days before a primary might be political.
Today:

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Katie Wilson @wilsonkatieb.bsky.social · Jul 29

Just in case you needed evidence that Harrell’s campaign is fudging their numbers:

David Kroman @kromandavid.bsky.social · Jul 28

Quite an impressive feat to apparently create 1,000 new emergency units in the 12 days between when these two ads dropped

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David Kroman @kromandavid.bsky.social · Jul 28

Quite an impressive feat to apparently create 1,000 new emergency units in the 12 days between when these two ads dropped

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Katie Wilson @wilsonkatieb.bsky.social · Jul 26

um, yeah.

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Katie Wilson @wilsonkatieb.bsky.social · Jul 26

Here's me and other candidates holding forth on Seattle's bagel scene (thanks to @seankeeley.bsky.social)

Where do Seattle's political candidates get their bagels?

Seattleites need to know: Where are our politicians getting their bagel fix?

itsashanda.substack.com

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Katie Wilson @wilsonkatieb.bsky.social · Jul 26

We're looking a little American Gothic

On the left the painting American Gothic by Grant Wood (a dour somewhat elderly white couple in front of a house, man holding a pitchfork), on the right me (Katie) and my husband Scott, him holding a bagel..

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Katie Wilson @wilsonkatieb.bsky.social · Jul 26

Running for mayor is no joke, but it also has fun tangents, like having a chance to show off your husband's bagel skills!

I tried Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson's (husband's) bagels

If this is going to be Seattle's next First Bagel, we need to know how good it is...

itsashanda.substack.com

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Qagggy! @qagggy.bsky.social · Jul 23

Cool FIFA World Cup Seattle idea: Elect Katie.

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Katie Wilson @wilsonkatieb.bsky.social · Jul 23

Incredible thread.

Qagggy! @qagggy.bsky.social · Jul 23

Ok the mayor is speaking. “I embrace the wealthy.”

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Emily Johnston @enjohnston.bsky.social · Jul 18

"Has Seattle had enough of business as usual?"

Pretty sure the answer here is a resounding YES.

AFAIK this is the first national reporting on @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social's campaign. By no means will it be the last. Our Mamdani, our Wu, our very own @wilsonkatieb.bsky.social.

Katie Wilson of Seattle Shows Zohran Mamdani Is Not Alone

She’s running on a populist economic message that puts affordability of care at its heart and mobilized young grassroots organizers.

www.thenation.com

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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · Jul 17

You never know who you're going to run into in downtown Seattle...or whose video interview you're going to accidentally walk through.

Congrats on getting the @theurbanist.org endorsement, @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social!

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Ron Davis @ronpdavis.bsky.social · Jul 17

This is a bold step by the city workers, who stand to lose a lot by angering the famously grudge-holding Mayor. It is sign of the spreading realization that Bruce is vulnerable and a sign of their courage that they are willing to take this risk.

Let's stand with the people who make Seattle work!

Erica C. Barnett @ericacbarnett.bsky.social · Jul 17

At a press conference at City Hall this morning, the Working Families Party and PROTEC17—the largest union of City of Seattle workers—endorsed Katie Wilson for mayor. The city union's endorsement is especially monumental because for most of these workers, incumbent Bruce Harrell is their boss.

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The Urbanist @theurbanist.org · Jul 16

Hot off the presses: The Urbanist's primary election endorsements.

Ballots arrive in mailboxes as soon as tomorrow.
www.theurbanist.org/2025/07/16/2...

2025 Primary Election Endorsements » The Urbanist

# The Urbanist Elections Committee is excited to announce our 2025 primary election endorsements, which span the region from Tacoma to Everett. Be sure to vote by August 5.

www.theurbanist.org

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Katie Wilson @wilsonkatieb.bsky.social · Jul 16

I’m going back to an earlier theory that the $14k for oppo research paid someone to read all the columns I’ve ever written, an idea I quite like.

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Katie Wilson @wilsonkatieb.bsky.social · Jul 16

Reconsidering this, as the most recent filing shows Harrell’s campaign itself spent $35k on polling — presumably telling them to paint me as an angry, divisive, cop-hating socialist. I hope he feels that was money well spent!

Katie Wilson @wilsonkatieb.bsky.social · Jul 14

I’m guessing this poll was paid for by the “Bruce Harrell for Seattle's Future” PAC, which has spent $14,000 on “Research Opposing Katie Wilson.”

Screenshot from campaign finance disclosure form showing $14,000 spent paying Stanford Campaigns for "Research Opposing Katie Wilson."

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Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · Jul 14

Is this even an endorsement?

Not a surprise:
The Seattle Times endorsed Bruce Harrell.
~ A surprise? ~
They seemed pretty bummed about it.
Here are a few choice quotes that made us😏

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Katie Wilson @wilsonkatieb.bsky.social · Jul 14

The PAC’s major contributors include banks and landlord, realtor, investor, and developer groups. All the best people. The way we’re going to counter these attacks is by talking to voters face to face. Head on over to our volunteer page and sign up! www.mobilize.us/wilsonforsea...

Volunteer to elect Katie Wilson for Seattle Mayor! · Wilson for Seattle on Mobilize

My name is Katie Wilson and I’m running to be your next mayor. I want to bring your power and your voice into City Hall.

www.mobilize.us

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