Leiweke Warns of Business Climate Woes | Seattle News

Tod Leiweke, driving the push to bring the SuperSonics back to Seattle and leading the Kraken, delivered a blunt warning to state lawmakers: while he’s fine paying the new high-earner tax, the real issue is Washington’s shaky economic management and a growing business exodus. Speaking at a major Seattle economic summit alongside big names like Uwajimaya’s CEO and JPMorgan Chase’s managing director, Leiweke voiced unprecedented business unease — a deepening doubt that the state is still a top place to invest. He also highlighted a troubling disconnect: average taxpayers feel they’re not getting value for their money, fueling broader skepticism about how public funds are being spent. The message? It’s not just about taxes — it’s about whether Washington’s financial future is still worth betting on. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e50453791ea6e05f