Katie Wilson, who led Seattle’s mayoral primary, argues her 14-year experience with city hall as an organizer equips her for office.
SEATTLE — Katie Wilson, who took a lead in the primary to become Seattle’s next mayor, rejected the notion Friday that she does not have sufficient experience for political office. “I’ve spent 14 years working at city hall as an outsider,” she said.
Wilson, pitted against incumbent Bruce Harrell, took 50.8% of the primary vote to Harrell’s 42.2%. The two squared off Friday night in a debate hosted by KING 5 in partnership with The Seattle Times.
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