This is a direct quote from Assistant Police Chief Deanna Nolette, as reported in KOMO News.

“We have heard anecdotally of citizens and businesses being asked to pay a fee to operate within this area; this is crime of extortion," Nolette said.

So because you don't like the news source, you act as though it's not real.

Whatever, people. Keep on living in your delusion. We'll see how that works out.