King County assessor faces another restraining order over alleged stalking, harassment
May 29, 2025, 1:07 PM | Updated: May 30, 2025, 5:03 pm
John Wilson, candidate for King County Executive. (Photo: John Wilson campaign)
(Photo: John Wilson campaign)
King County Assessor John Wilson had another restraining order filed against him.
A temporary restraining order was issued against Wilson on May 13 by his former domestic partner鈥攖he second one in a year, according to .
The order requires Wilson to stay 1,000 feet away from his former partner and will remain in effect until his court hearing on June 30, the media outlet stated. Wilson is accused of consistent stalking and harassment.
Previous restraining order filed against King County Assessor
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The woman previously filed a restraining order last year, The Seattle Times reported, claiming Wilson falsely accused her former boyfriend of sexual assault and made a false police report. That restraining order lasted seven weeks.
Harrell calls for resignation
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell urged Wilson to step down Thursday.
“I am appalled by the stories of County Assessor Wilson’s conduct and want to add my voice to the community and elected leaders calling on him to resign his position,” Harrell wrote in a statement, via a news release. “While he has a right to due legal process, the published allegations are disqualifying for public office. We need to send a clear message to survivors of intimate partner abuse that this type of behavior by people in positions of trust is not tolerated.”
Wilson is currently a candidate for King County executive, The Seattle Times noted.
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