The Rise of Socialism: Seattle mayor takes heat as homeless, drug use spiral Local grassroots organizations, business owners and politicians speak out as Seattle’s new socialist Mayor Katie Wilson rushes to curtail massive homeless encampments, open-air drug use in city streets and parks. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! SEATTLE — City advocates say they are struggling to find solutions as homelessness and open-air drug use spread across Seattle’s streets , amid growing concerns