Public Affairs Videos
City leaders are considering an income tax on Seattle's wealthy. Is the proposal for a new 1.5% tax on income in excess of $250,000 a fair idea? Or would it have a chilling effect on the city's booming economy? Supporters say it's a move towards "tax justice;" opponents question its legality. We debate whether a high-earners income tax is a progressive or problematic idea for Seattle.
On the show:
John Burbank, Exec. Dir., Economic Opportunity Institute
Tim Burgess, Seattle City Council
Paul Guppy, V.P. for Research, WA Policy Center
Bruce Harrell, President, Seattle City Council
Lisa Herbold, Seattle City Council
Rob Johnson, Seattle City Council
Matt McIlwain, Madrona Venture Group
Brandon Vick, State Representative (R-18th)
Katie Wilson, Trump-Proof Seattle
