Seattle council member touts ‘Black budget,’ calls for Black residents to form ‘most powerful political party’

Seattle City Council president Joy Hollingsworth urged Black residents to unite as a powerful political party and discussed her work with a 'Black budget' alongside the city's general budget. The city is facing a projected budget deficit of $140 million for the 2026 fiscal year. Hollingsworth's remarks sparked controversy and criticism from talk show host Jason Rantz.