Sometimes common sense is so obvious it cannot be denied even by socialists like Kshama Sawant. The recent proposed head tax on employees is heavily opposed by those it would impact. It will hurt workers, businesses, and the Seattle Metro Area economy.

Here are some news sources that covered the wave of opposition to the tax.

https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/state-senator-wants-to-block-seattle-head-tax/281-546313906
http://mynorthwest.com/958681/state-senator-wants-to-stop-seattle-from-implementing-a-head-tax/