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Proposal would protect critical investments from Trump’s threats while lowering taxes for small- and medium-sized businesses  Seattle – Today, Mayor … [Read more...] about Council Approves, Mayor Harrell Signs Legislation to Send Small Business Tax Relief and Revenue Proposal to Seattle Voters  

Seattle— Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson introduced two new pieces of legislation to accelerate retail … [Read more...] about Mayor Bruce Harrell and Council President Sara Nelson Announce Proposals to Ease Small Business Permitting

Tiny houses will be part of two new villages set to open this fall in partnership with the Low Income Housing Institute Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell announces expansion of available shelter, adding more than 100 new tiny houses

With the opening of Pier 58, Seattle completes its 20-acre Waterfront Park — a final piece in the bold, decades-long … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell, City of Seattle, and Partners Celebrate Ribbon Cutting of Pier 58 and Announce Grand Opening Celebration Date for Completed Waterfront Park 

Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell made the following statement: “In Seattle, our approach to homelessness is driven by urgency and compassion – leading … [Read more...] about Statement from Mayor Harrell on President Trump’s executive order on homelessness

Seattle Housing Authority to lead development of this transit-oriented, mixed-income, high-opportunity community Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell committed … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell expands historic investments in affordable housing by committing $20 million to build new affordable homes at Northgate Commons

New protections will help prevent deceptive and unfair homebuying tactics that contribute to displacement and loss of generational wealth   Seattle – … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell Announces New Legislation to Protect Homeowners from Predatory Homebuying Practices 

On the Fourth of July, over 500 Seattleites claimed their citizenship — and their future. The following Op-Ed was written by Mayor Bruce Harrell and … [Read more...] about Why Seattle Invests in Citizenship and Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

Technology has played a role in 600 reported incidents and 90 active criminal investigations in less than 60 days Cameras are active along Aurora, … [Read more...] about Seattle’s Real Time Crime Center Delivers Early Results to Improve Public Safety

Images and materials are available using this link.  SEATTLE (July 10, 2025) – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and the City of Seattle’s Office of the … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell and the Office of the Waterfront, Civic Projects and Sound Transit to Open Pier 58 on July 25  

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that the City has filed for federal court approval of the Seattle Police Department’s (SPD) revised … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell Announces City Filing to Conclude Federal Consent Decree