Seattle — Today, Mayor Katie Wilson made the below statement on the November 3 election results:
“What an amazing night. Voters sent a clear message in Seattle, in Washington State and across the country.
We want our government to fight for working people and make our lives more affordable. We want the wealthy to pay their fair share. We stand for democracy and the rule of law, against corruption and right-wing authoritarianism.
Here locally, we saw landslide support for the Seattle Transit Measure. Voters want world-class public transit that makes driving a choice, not a necessity!
I’m so excited to begin working with my newest colleague on the City Council, Nilu Jenks, to deliver for the residents of District 5 and our whole city.
I am thrilled to see voters reject the repeal of the Millionaire Tax. Among much else, in a few years this measure will fund universal school meals across our state. I’m proud that Seattle led the way this year!
In Seattle, we affirm and stand up for the rights of trans kids, and I will be watching the continuing statewide vote count on I-638.
Voting is a deeply hopeful act, and a great equalizer. One person. One vote. Whether you’re a janitor or a billionaire, whether you live in a mansion or a tent.
We hosted a Vote Center for the first time this year in Seattle City Hall, and it filled my heart with joy to see the lobby packed with people lining up to exercise their right to vote. And it makes me deeply hopeful for the future to see voters across the nation exercise that right, despite attempts to intimidate, disenfranchise, and oppress.
Voters want to see results. They want to see their elected officials fighting to make their daily lives better, more affordable, more filled with opportunity and possibility. I’m looking forward to working with colleagues new and old at all levels of government to deliver this vision for Seattle.”