SEATTLE - On Thursday, Seattle's mayor, Bruce Harrell, went head-to-head in a debate with his opponent Katie Wilson ahead of the November general election in Washington. One particular comment quickly gained online attention.

One of the hot button issues, along with Seattle's rising housing costs , was public safety. About 34 minutes into the hour-long debate, moderators asked the two candidates vying for Seattle's top office if the city was "too lax on repeat offenders."

The question:

"FBI statistics have shown that, in 2024, Seattle had the fourth-highest overall crime rate compared to other large cities. The crime numbers this year overall seem to be on a better path than last year. But, Mr. Harrell, it's no secret that repeat offenders are driving much of this crime. Is the city

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