Sara Kelly
Coverage of Sara Kelly in the Nexus archive.
- Restless in Seattle
Starbucks is relocating some corporate jobs from Seattle to Nashville, Tennessee, prompting mixed reactions among employees due to cultural and political differences. The company has secured $30 million in state funding for its Nashville office, but some Seattle workers are reluctant to move, citing concerns about the shift from a left-leaning environment to a more conservative state.
- Seattle mayor’s Starbucks boycott call slammed by local radio host as coffee giant adds Nashville-based roles
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's call to boycott Starbucks was criticized by local radio host Gee Scott after the company announced plans to open a new hub in Nashville and reduce its presence in Seattle. The move will result in the relocation of 2,000 jobs to Nashville. Mayor Wilson had previously sparked controversy with her comments on millionaires fleeing Washington state.