Re: “Seattle’s next mayor is willing to meet with anyone, even Trump” (Nov. 25, A1):
Thank you for David Kroman’s article on Mayor-elect Katie Wilson.
As a King County Metro bus operator in my 21st year, I was pleased to read that she “wants an office that reaches out proactively, that has open lines to grassroots organizations, that builds political support from the ground up.”
This aligns with my experience working with Wilson during the early years of the Transit Riders Union, where she demonstrated both grassroots credibility and an action-oriented approach.
Rather than dismissing her democratic socialist principles, Seattle should recognize Wilson as a pragmatic leader committed to serving the common good and building sustainable, long-term progress. Our city needs someone who can bridge bold vision with practical governance.
Chuck Lare, Seattle
