Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement: “I’m pleased that Seattle business and civic leader Roger Nyhus has been … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell Statement on Roger Nyhus Confirmation as U.S. Ambassador to Barbados
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The Liberty Project: New Small Business Growth Program Accepting Applications
New initiative aims to increase revenues for businesses owned by underrepresented communities in Seattle – particularly Black-owned businesses. … [Read more...] about The Liberty Project: New Small Business Growth Program Accepting Applications
United States Environmental Protection Agency Awards $4 Million to City of Seattle for Solid Waste Infrastructure, Advancing Environmental Sustainability Efforts
SEATTLE –Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $4,000,000 grant to the City of Seattle for a Solid Waste Infrastructure project. … [Read more...] about United States Environmental Protection Agency Awards $4 Million to City of Seattle for Solid Waste Infrastructure, Advancing Environmental Sustainability Efforts
Mayor Harrell Transmits Updated Building Emissions Performance Standard (BEPS) Policy to Council
Bold policy proposal is one of the most impactful actions Seattle can take to reduce emissions, and follows significant stakeholder engagement and … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell Transmits Updated Building Emissions Performance Standard (BEPS) Policy to Council
Seattle Mayor Harrell and San Francisco Mayor Breed Urge Congressional Leaders to Support Increased Funding to Combat Fentanyl Crisis
37 bipartisan mayors ask Congress to support Biden Administration’s efforts to prevent overdose deaths Seattle/San Francisco, November 14, 2023 — … [Read more...] about Seattle Mayor Harrell and San Francisco Mayor Breed Urge Congressional Leaders to Support Increased Funding to Combat Fentanyl Crisis
Mayor and Councilmembers Propose New Police Agreement Expanding Diversified Response, Increasing Park Ranger Responsibilities, and Improving Police Availability and Event Staffing
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell, Council President Debora Juarez, and Councilmembers Lisa Herbold, Alex Pedersen, Dan Strauss, and Andrew Lewis … [Read more...] about Mayor and Councilmembers Propose New Police Agreement Expanding Diversified Response, Increasing Park Ranger Responsibilities, and Improving Police Availability and Event Staffing
Mayor Harrell Celebrates Voters’ Historic Passage of $970 Million Housing Levy
Passage of the 2023 Housing Levy will provide the largest City investments to date over the next seven years into affordable housing. … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell Celebrates Voters’ Historic Passage of $970 Million Housing Levy
City of Seattle Releases Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy Defining Responsible Use for City Employees
Seattle – Today, the City of Seattle released its Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy to balance the opportunities created by this … [Read more...] about City of Seattle Releases Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy Defining Responsible Use for City Employees
Mayor Harrell Issues Executive Order Expanding City Contracting Equity, Supporting Women and Minority Owned Small Businesses
New Executive Order builds on existing efforts that drive economic empowerment and create pathways to grow generational wealth, particularly for women … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell Issues Executive Order Expanding City Contracting Equity, Supporting Women and Minority Owned Small Businesses
Seattle Selected as “Role Model City” for International Ecosystem Restoration Cohort
United Nations Environment Program’s Generation Restoration Collaboration Connects Cities to Improve Habitat SEATTLE – In recognition of efforts … [Read more...] about Seattle Selected as “Role Model City” for International Ecosystem Restoration Cohort
SPD to Implement New First-in-the-Nation Ruse Policy, Setting Clear Standards to Allow Effective Operations, Prevent Abuse
Seattle – Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the implementation of the nation’s first policy governing the use of police patrol ruses. … [Read more...] about SPD to Implement New First-in-the-Nation Ruse Policy, Setting Clear Standards to Allow Effective Operations, Prevent Abuse
CARE Department’s Dual Dispatch Launches: Expanding Seattle’s Emergency Response Toolkit and Mayor Harrell’s New Public Safety Department
New pilot sends behavioral health responders to 911 calls, providing improved services and reducing strain on police staffing Seattle – Today, Seattle … [Read more...] about CARE Department’s Dual Dispatch Launches: Expanding Seattle’s Emergency Response Toolkit and Mayor Harrell’s New Public Safety Department