New poll shows support for Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has sharply dropped

Key Points:

• Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s favorability has dropped sharply to 37%, a 20-point decline since April, with 62% of voters viewing her unfavorably, according to a recent poll of 500 registered voters commissioned by the Seattle Metro Chamber.
• Voters gave Wilson’s administration low grades ("D" or "D+") on six public safety issues, including transparency, crime reduction, homelessness, city safety, response to the Bite of Seattle shooting, and addressing public drug use.
• The poll comes amid a recall effort against Wilson over her handling of public safety, with a court hearing set for August 31; if approved, supporters would have 180 days to collect about 69,000 signatures for a recall election.
• Wilson recently removed Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes following the Bite of Seattle shooting and has faced criticism over inconsistent management of the city’s CCTV camera system, with an ongoing audit expected to conclude by the end of September.
• Voter attitudes toward the Seattle City Council remain relatively stable with a 41% favorability rating, while opinions on the Seattle Police Department have not significantly changed, with 56% of voters viewing the SPD favorably.