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Seattle Mayoral Debate: Safety, Funding Cuts, and Crime Concerns
10/6/2025
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Story summary
- Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson debated safety ahead of November election.
- Harrell urged adding 1,500 police officers and a health-based crime strategy.
- He acknowledged the complexity of repeat offenders' backgrounds and the need to understand them.
- Wilson criticized Harrell for cutting LEAD funding, and debate clips drew online attention as Seattle ranked fourth in 2024 crime.
