The city of Seattle: Seattle mayor confirms hiring freeze as city faces nearly quarter-billion deficit.
Also, the city of Seattle: Crime Pays: Seattle Pays 2020 BLM Rioters $10 Million Over 'Excessive Force' Claims
It isn't just Seattle paying BLM. It is also the cities of New York, Philadelphia, and Denver. The Zero Hedge article ends with some choice words from Elon Musk.
I think this is less stupidity and more along the lines of funneling money to BLM to prep for more riots. Either that or new money laundering avenues.