Seattle mayor reacts to claims that millionaires are leaving Washington amid tax changes

Socialist Seattle mayor dismisses millionaires leaving Washington state by waving ‘bye’ to them

Mayor Katie Wilson, a democratic socialist, was elected in November 2025.

Seattle Socialist Mayor LAUGHS when pressed about exodus of city wealth, says ‘bye!’ to business owners

"I think the claims that millionaires are going to leave our state are, like, super overblown. And if... the ones that leave... like, bye," said Wilson, laughing with a beaming grin on her face.

Seattle mayor laughs off millionaires leaving Washington state over progressive taxes, waves 'bye'

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson laughed off the idea that millionaires might leave Washington, saying "bye" to those who go, while discussing her support for progressive taxation.

Seattle’s Tax Gamble Backfires Fast

Seattle’s Tax Gamble Backfires Fast Seattle’s new mayor, Katie Wilson, is already sending a clear message to people with money: don’t expect much concern. When asked about millionaires leaving the city over higher taxes, she laughed it off and said, “BYE!” That may sound tough to activists, but it is the kind of attitude that can chase away investment, jobs, and the tax base that keeps a city running. This is the same tired playbook we see over …

Seattle’s Socialist Mayor Cackles At Wealthy Exodus: ‘BYE!’ While Cities Flee

Seattle’s new socialist mayor, Katie Wilson, has sparked controversy with her dismissive reaction to the potential exodus of wealthy residents due to heightened taxes. In a recent video, she joked about millionaires leaving the city, nonchalantly saying, “Bye!” This response underscores a broader trend in Democratic-controlled areas, where the sentiment to “tax the rich” fuels the belief that wealth redistribution can create a utopian society. H…

Seattle's Socialist Mayor Laughs at Idea of Millionaires Fleeing the City Over New and Higher Taxes: 'BYE!'

Seattle's new socialist Mayor Katie Wilson recently laughed when describing the idea of millionaires leaving the city over new and higher taxes supported by her and her cohorts, saying 'Bye!' as she shrugged it off glibly.