Mayor Katie B. Wilson and City Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) released the following statement regarding the shooting of two teens in the Chinatown-International District on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. “We are deeply concerned about gun violence in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District, and devastated that two teenagers were the victims. Incidents… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson today announced her decision on how to proceed with the city’s surveillance pilot project, and answered questions from journalists. She also announced she will be holding a town hall next Friday at Town Hall Seattle so the public can take part in a more in-depth conversation on this… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Wilson released this statement on the recent deaths of two young people in Rainier Beach and last night’s shooting in Pioneer Square: “Last Friday night, two Rainier Beach students were taken from their families far too soon. Their lives mattered. Their futures mattered. And the pain their loved ones… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Wilson released this statement following the tragic shooting this evening: “I was flying home from DC when I got the terrible news about the shootings in Rainier Beach this evening. I am heartbroken by the loss of two young Seattleites with their whole lives ahead of them. After returning,… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Mayor Katie B. Wilson today announced an initial set of actions to protect city residents in the face of increased federal immigration enforcement activity. While the City currently has no information indicating a surge of ICE and CBP activity, there has been increased activity over the last year,… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Katie B. Wilson released the following statement on the killing of Alex Pretti: “I’m horrified by the news this morning out of Minneapolis. I mourn for the victim, their family and friends, and for all of the families being torn apart every day by immigration agents. I’m also inspired by the ferocity of the community… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Katie B. Wilson released the following statement: “My heart goes out to the victims of last night’s shooting, their families, and to the entire CID community, which has experienced far too many of these tragedies in recent years. I know the police will investigate this shooting with every available tool, and I also know we need to do… [ Keep reading ]
Watch the video here. Read the statement below. Yesterday, armed ICE agents in an unmarked vehicle detained three North Seattle neighbors at Washelli Cemetery. I am furious at the federal government’s abuse of power. It is unacceptable to kidnap people who are simply going about their lives. There is no… [ Keep reading ]