Week In Review

Week in Review: Katie Wilson, state money, and government shutdown ends

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Nov 14, 2025
Expert guests Alex Hudson, a local transportation advocate; Brian Callanan, a Seattle Channel host; and Paul Guppy, a senior researcher at the Washington Policy Center, highlight critical local issues. They dive into Mayor-elect Katie Wilson's ambitious housing and transit plans, discussing the challenges in achieving her vision. The debate around zoning changes reveals differing opinions on increasing housing supply, while Paul tackles the controversial wealth tax proposal. The panel also reflects on rising restaurant costs and the implications of Seattle's recent government shutdown ending.
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Ambitious Platform Meets Budget Reality

  • Mayor-elect Katie Wilson presented an expansive platform including universal childcare, social housing, and world-class transit.
  • Panelists wonder how she will prioritize and fund so many ambitious goals within an $8.5B city budget.
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Governing Requires Hard Tradeoffs

  • Paul Guppy emphasized governing means making choices and setting priorities amid limited funds.
  • He warned that pursuing all promises risks higher taxes and regulatory burdens that can undercut economic goals.
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Homelessness As First-Term Moonshot

  • Katie Wilson may push for thousands of shelter units quickly, making homelessness a near-term focus.
  • Panelists note this is a moonshot and will likely require new revenue or reallocated funds.
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