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Mayor Wilson Halts Surveillance Pilot Expansion Pending Privacy Audits
At a press conference at City Hall on Thursday, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced her decision to temporarily pause the expansion of the city’s Technology-Assisted Public Safety Pilot Program, also known as the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC).
Seattle Preschool Program Expands Capacity for 2026-27 School Year
On Monday, March 16, Mayor Katie Wilson and the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) Director Dr. Dwane Chappelle announced that the Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) is set to expand its capacity to serve up to 2,600 children in the 2026-2027 school year, marking the program's tenth year of implementation.
Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson’s Transition Team Puts Community and Young Voices at The Table
By Elizah Lourdes Rendorio, Journalist Intern, The University of Washington - Seattle’s Mayor-elect Katie Wilson held her first transition meeting team Tuesday, Dec. 9 at El Centro De La Raza. Her 60-member team, which includes a group of student and youth advisors, convened to set the administration's initial agenda and priorities before taking office in January.
Wilson Appears Headed for Mayoral Win as Lead Climbs to 1,346
Progressive challenger Katie Wilson has significantly extended her lead over incumbent Mayor Harrell today, now ahead by 1,346 votes, a major jump from yesterday's razor-thin 91-vote margin.
