Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is taking legal action to challenge a measure that would separate boys' and girls' sports.
Wilson has been an avid supporter of forcing female athletes to compete against biological males.
From Fox News:
Tuesday, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said that she was going to back the Seattle School Board's unanimous vote to pursue legal action against Initiative 638 — which would enforce separation of boys and girls in K-12 sports in Washington state.
Voters passed the measure by a 13-point margin last week, and it won in 36 of the Evergreen State's 39 counties. But after deliberating behind closed doors Monday, the Seattle School Board voted publicly to authorize potential legal action against the measure without hearing public testimony. And the mayor fully approves.
Here is Wilson's full statement.
"Last night, the Seattle Public Schools Board of Directors voted to authorize legal action regarding Initiative 638. The Board's decision reflects concerns shared by educators, families, community leaders, and the City of Seattle about the measure's impact on student privacy, safety, dignity, and equitable access to educational opportunities.
"For nearly two decades, Washington schools and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association have relied on policies designed to ensure all students can participate fully in school life. As those longstanding protections face new challenges, we affirm the rights of transgender youth and stand with them and their families.
"As mayor, I remain committed to building a Seattle where every person is welcomed, supported, and valued, and where all young people can thrive as their authentic selves. I support the Board's decision and its commitment to creating inclusive learning environments where every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential."
Seattle mayor Katie Wilson says she backs attempt to overturn public vote that will ban trans girls from playing in female sports https://t.co/TwqSjcbsU2 https://t.co/ArqPRfQoGB
— Daily Mail US (@Daily_MailUS) November 11, 2026
Initiative 638 was first filed in June 2025 to the Washington State Legislature. The measure is intended to ensure fair competition and equal opportunity in K-12 female athletics. The measure bans biological male students from participating in girls' sports.
Washington state voters have spoken on keeping biological boys out of girls' sports. But now Seattle's mayor Katie Wilson and school board members are challenging the policy in court! The battle over fairness in girls' athletics is far from over. Should elected officials and school leaders be able to challenge what the people voted for? I thought there were “No Kings” in Seattle…
— Brookerteejones (@Brookerteejones) November 12, 2026
The policy would require athletes to submit medical verification of their biological sex from a healthcare provider. It would replace a prior policy that allowed participation based on chosen gender identity.
The measure passed with 56.6 percent of the vote, according to Fox 13 Seattle. Wilson argued that the initiative affects student privacy, equitable access, and safety.
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