Seattle mayor's verbal missteps prompt national and viral attention, leadership questions
KOMO News
May 5, 2026  #komo #komonews #komo4

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and her staff may want a do-over following last week, after a shooting, an unearthed viral clip, and an interview interrupted by a junior staff member led to national attention for everything except civic public policy.
On April 28, gunfire erupted near the Yesler Community Center during an event attended by Wilson, prompting security to escort her to safety. No injuries were reported, and police have said there is no indication the shooting was targeted.

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