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SEATTLE — A citywide poll commissioned by the Seattle Metro Chamber on behalf of a broad cross-section of Seattle’s employer community shows growing concern among voters about public safety, transparency and the city’s overall direction.
Seattle employers supported this research because they care deeply about the city and want to better understand and elevate the concerns of the people who live and work here. The findings are intended to help focus attention on areas of greatest need and frame what a constructive partnership with Mayor Katie Wilson and her administration could achieve at a consequential moment for Seattle. Mayor Wilson currently has a 37% favorable rating, while 62% of voters view her unfavorably, including 42% who hold a strongly unfavorable view. These findings represent a sharp shift since April, with her favorable rating declining 20% and her unfavorable rating rising 35%. The decline extends across her political base, with favorability falling 17 points among self-identified progressives and 22 points among self-identified liberal Democrats. Voter attitudes have shifted significantly since April, including among voters who identify as progressive and liberal Democrats. During the same period, favorability ratings for the Seattle City Council and Seattle Police Department remained largely unchanged. “These results reflect the concerns of people who love Seattle and urgently want their city to be safer, stronger and more effective,” said Joe Nguyễn, president and CEO of the Seattle Metro Chamber. “Our employer community wants to work alongside Mayor Wilson and her administration to help them succeed. We are ready to bring our people, resources and partnerships to the table and do our part to support meaningful progress. We undertook this research to elevate the voices of Seattle residents, and we stand ready to help turn their concerns into action at a moment of great need for our city.” The findings demonstrate a strong desire for a clear public safety plan, measurable action and transparent communication about both progress and setbacks. The survey was commissioned by the Seattle Metro Chamber on behalf of Seattle’s employer community. Polling was conducted by Fulcrum Strategy Group, which interviewed 500 Seattle voters from August 10–13, 2026. The margin of error is ±4.4 percentage points. Methodology of the survey can be found here. About the Seattle Metro Chamber |
