Kati Wilson, 46, says she has plans to "Trump-proof" the city of Seattle as mayor. (Katie Wilson for Seattle)
Wilson added that it isn't unusual for parents to help their children with money, but also noted that she recognized her "privilege."
"You know, families help each other out and I certainly acknowledge that I'm lucky to be in a position where my parents were able to do that – not all families have that privilege," Wilson said. "And that's why I'm going to fight for affordable childcare and affordable housing for every family in this city."
Wilson said during her campaign that the cost of childcare was about $2,200 per month for her and her reportedly unemployed husband. Wilson did not share precisely how much her parents contributed during the campaign, pointing out that she does not keep track. However, when pressed for more details, Wilson reportedly said the money comes in every few months.
SEATTLE'S SOCIALIST MAYOR MAY BE 'LESS CONSTRAINED' THAN MAMDANI, WASHINGTON POST WARNS
Mayor-elect Katie Wilson (left) defeated incumbent Bruce Harrell (right) to become Seattle's next mayor. (Katie Wilson Campaign/Getty Images)
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Tax records show that Wilson brought in $72,669 in 2022 for 55 hours of work as the president of the Transit Riders Union. There are no records of Wilson's salary for 2023 or 2024, reportedly due to the fact the nonprofit changed tax preparers recently, according to PubliCola. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) does not require nonprofits to disclose salaries of employees making under $100,000 per year.
Wilson reported earning between $60,000 and $99,000 in a financial statement to the city upon declaring her candidacy for mayor. Wilson also reported income "less than $30,000" from PubliCola, The Urbanist and The Stranger, respectively, for work as a "columnist" for the left-wing online news outlets.
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