We’re just over six months into Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's tenure, which means the honeymoon period’s in the rear view mirror. Voters have gotten a look at how her administration is handling  some of the biggest issues facing the city:
How ready is Seattle to host its first World Cup game on Monday?
What happened to those 500 shelter beds that were supposed to be added before the games
How is the Mayor taking criticism from the business community over some of her progressive messaging?
How will Wilson, as a former transit rider organizer, prioritize moving people throughout the city?

Guest:

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson

Relevant Links:

Seattle Times: Mayor Wilson agrees to turn on stadium-area cameras ahead of World Cup 

Politico: The World Cup’s biggest policy bet

Seattle Times: Seattle mayor pitches sales tax increase to boost bus service 

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We&rsquo;re just over six months into Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's tenure, which means the honeymoon period&rsquo;s in the rear view mirror. Voters have gotten a look at how her administration is handling&nbsp; some of the biggest issues facing the city:
<ul>
<li>How ready is Seattle to host its first World Cup game on Monday?</li>
<li>What happened to those 500 shelter beds that were supposed to be added before the games</li>
<li>How is the Mayor taking criticism from the business community over some of her progressive messaging?</li>
<li>How will Wilson, as a former transit rider organizer, prioritize moving people throughout the city?</li>
</ul>
Guest:
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson
Relevant Links:
Seattle Times: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/mayor-wilson-agrees-to-turn-on-stadium-area-cameras-ahead-of-world-cup/">Mayor Wilson agrees to turn on stadium-area cameras ahead of World Cup&nbsp;</a>
Politico: <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/31/world-cup-seattle-housing-00749371">The World Cup&rsquo;s biggest policy bet</a>
Seattle Times: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/seattle-mayor-pitches-sales-tax-increase-to-boost-bus-services/">Seattle mayor pitches sales tax increase to boost bus service&nbsp;</a>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

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We’re just over six months into Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's tenure, which means the honeymoon period’s in the rear view mirror. Voters have gotten a look at how her administration is handling  some of the biggest issues facing the city