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At a macro level, Seattle appears to be deliberately weakening its institutions in a misguided attempt at social reform. The city’s political leadership, heavily influenced by socialist ideals, seems to dismiss the importance of public safety in favor of redistribution and social equity.
This approach has resulted in vacated storefronts, an increase in property crime, and a general decline in the city’s livability. The vacancy rate in downtown Seattle now stands at a staggering 37%, with commercial districts rapidly losing their vibrancy.