Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Faces Polling Disaster + Income Tax Repeal Fight Back to WA Supreme Court

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is facing another troubling poll, with new Seattle Metro Chamber numbers showing her favorability falling from 57% in April to just 37%. Public safety appears to be a major concern as Wilson faces scrutiny over violent crime, the departure of Police Chief Shon Barnes, surveillance policy and an active recall effort.

Meanwhile, the legal battle over Washington’s income tax repeal initiative continues. The Washington State Supreme Court has agreed to have a panel consider Arthur West’s emergency motion challenging the Public Investment Impact Disclosure that will appear alongside Initiative 645. West and Washington GOP Chairman Jim Walsh argue the disclosure could mislead voters about the fiscal impact of repealing the state’s new income tax.

And with five Washington Supreme Court seats on the November ballot, candidate Scott Edwards is challenging what he calls the state’s “resign and appoint” model for filling judicial vacancies. Justice Colleen Melody, who was appointed by Gov. Bob Ferguson, pushes back on concerns that gubernatorial appointments compromise judicial independence.

Washington In Focus Daily breaks down the polling, the latest income tax court battle and the growing debate over who should shape Washington’s highest court.