| Name: | 'I Share Your Disgust.' Text Messages Show Seattle Mayor Harrell, Rich Neighbor Discussing Denny Blaine |
| Authors: | Hiruko, Ashley |
| Published Date: | 18 Jul. 2024 |
| Indexed Date: | 16 Aug. 2024 |
| Web Link: | https://www.kuow.org/stories/i-share-your-disgust-text-messages-show-seattle-mayor-harrell-rich-neighbor-discussing-denny-blaine |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | Hiruko, Ashley. “'I Share Your Disgust.' Text Messages Show Seattle Mayor Harrell, Rich Neighbor Discussing Denny Blaine.” KUOW, 18 Jul. 2024, https://www.kuow.org/stories/i-share-your-disgust-text-messages-show-seattle-mayor-harrell-rich-neighbor-discussing-denny-blaine |
Summary
Newly obtained text messages reveal discussions between Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and philanthropist Stuart Sloan regarding a failed plan to build a children's playground at a nudist park popular with the LGBTQ+ community. After encountering opposition from the community, plans for the playground were abandoned despite significant promised funding. The mayor expressed disgust with the park's activities, leading to efforts to address issues like public nudity and lewd behaviors.