EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 31 MIN
Seattle Mayor Wilson on World Cup, CCTV cameras, shelter promise, and Ballard light rail
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We’re just over six months into Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's tenure, which means the honeymoon period’s in the rear view mirror. Voters have gotten a look at how her administration is handling some of the biggest issues facing the city: How ready is Seattle to host its first World Cup game on Monday? What happened to those 500 shelter beds that were supposed to be added before the games How is the Mayor taking criticism from the business community over some of her progressive messaging? How will Wilson, as a former transit rider organizer, prioritize moving people throughout the city? Guest: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Relevant Links: Seattle Times: Mayor Wilson agrees to turn on stadium-area cameras ahead of World Cup Politico: The World Cup’s biggest policy bet Seattle Times: Seattle mayor pitches sales tax increase to boost bus service Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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We’re just over six months into Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's tenure, which means the honeymoon period’s in the rear view mirror. Voters have gotten a look at how her administration is handling some of the biggest issues facing the city
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