https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/seattle-mayor-wants-to-diversify-the-city-s-tech-dependent-economyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/seattle-mayor-wants-to-diversify-the-city-s-tech-dependent-economyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/seattle-mayor-wants-to-diversify-the-city-s-tech-dependent-economy#u67372Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:25:41 +0000Mayor Wilson established a task force and unveiled an economic plan to reduce Seattle's reliance on the technology sector. The city is currently facing a fragile economic moment characterized by high office vacancy rates and struggling small businesses. The initiative aims to build a more resilient economy by diversifying the local industry base to mitigate the impact of these current vulnerabilities.Why it mattersSeattle's economy has historically leaned heavily on tech companies. High office vacancies now threaten the stability of the city's commercial core and tax base.What i