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Reflecting on historic progress made over the last three years, Mayor Harrell outlines key priorities for the year ahead Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell Delivers 2025 State of the City Address: Seattle on the Rise

Good afternoon, Seattle! Thank you for joining me as I present the 2025 State of the City. It’s my honor to welcome so many distinguished guests to … [Read more...] about State of the City 2025 – Seattle on the Rise 

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement after the City Council approved legislation on the Seattle Police Department’s … [Read more...] about Statement from Mayor Harrell on Council Passage of Crowd Management Ordinance

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Mark Solomon celebrated the adoption of new legislation that will create a tax exemption for … [Read more...] about Seattle Adopts Sales Tax Exemption to Encourage Office-to-Residential Conversions

Final piece of the Seattle Waterfront revitalization breaks ground—connecting Belltown to Waterfront Park with safer streets, expanded walkways, and … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell, City and Community Leaders Celebrate Groundbreaking of Seattle Waterfront’s Bell Street Improvements Project 

Executive Order will create key metrics for measuring and preventing displacement and improve the delivery of resources and supports to residents. … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell Issues New Executive Order to Strengthen Anti-Displacement Strategies

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released a summary report detailing his administration’s accomplishments in 2024 and committing to further … [Read more...] about Making Progress Building One Seattle: 2024 Year In Review

Alongside the new partnership with Talkspace, increased staffing at school-based health centers, and other holistic approaches, seven local mental … [Read more...] about City of Seattle Expands Youth Mental Health Services with $7 Million in Local Provider Partnerships 

New overhead and tree lights will add vibrancy ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell celebrated new overhead and … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell Celebrates New Permanent Lighting Features in Chinatown-International District to Enhance Community Safety and Vibrancy

Seattle (January 24) – The Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) has received a third gold medal for high-quality preschool programming. This is the seventh … [Read more...] about Seattle Preschool Program Wins Third National Gold Medal for High-Quality, Accessible Early Learning Programming

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced new promotions to and within his Cabinet. Effective February 4th, Adiam Emery will serve as the next … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell Announces Cabinet Promotions Including New Deputy Mayor Jessyn Farrell and SDOT Director Adiam Emery