Seattle has invested $16 million in child care workforce support since the pandemic Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Department of … [Read more...] about Nearly 5,000 Seattle Child Care Staff Receiving Retention Payments
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Mayor Harrell Celebrates Significant Increase in Police Hiring in 2025
Seattle has hired 60 officers in 2025, a 500% improvement compared to this time in 2024. Additional officers will support Mayor Harrell’s commitment … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell Celebrates Significant Increase in Police Hiring in 2025
Mayor Bruce Harrell Announces Legislation to Build Light Rail Faster and Support Smooth Construction
Seattle – Today, Seattle Mayor and Sound Transit Board Member Bruce Harrell announced new legislation to support the expansion of light rail in … [Read more...] about Mayor Bruce Harrell Announces Legislation to Build Light Rail Faster and Support Smooth Construction
Mayor Harrell Proposes Infrastructure Cost-Sharing Legislation to Remove Barriers to Housing and Growth
Legislation would more equitably distribute utility infrastructure improvement costs across development projects SEATTLE (April 23, 2025) – … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell Proposes Infrastructure Cost-Sharing Legislation to Remove Barriers to Housing and Growth
Mayor Harrell Announces Every Child Ready Initiative and Bold Proposal to Renew Seattle’s Education Levy
Transformative investments in Seattle youth and families will double access to affordable childcare, expand mental health and student safety services … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell Announces Every Child Ready Initiative and Bold Proposal to Renew Seattle’s Education Levy
Mayor Harrell Issues Earth Day Executive Order to Update Seattle’s Climate Action Plan, Accelerate Emissions Reductions from Transportation
Seattle – Today, on Earth Day, Mayor Bruce Harrell issued an Executive Order directing City departments to respond to Seattle’s current and future … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell Issues Earth Day Executive Order to Update Seattle’s Climate Action Plan, Accelerate Emissions Reductions from Transportation
Mayor Harrell Statement on Revenue Forecast and Latest Federal Funding Threats
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement after the release of the Office of Economic and Revenue Forecasts’ latest … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell Statement on Revenue Forecast and Latest Federal Funding Threats
City of Seattle Selects Mercy Housing to Redevelop Lake City Community Center
A combined community center and affordable housing development will address housing needs and create vibrant shared spaces in Lake City Seattle – The … [Read more...] about City of Seattle Selects Mercy Housing to Redevelop Lake City Community Center
Mayor Harrell Signs Legislation Fortifying Local Protections for People Seeking Gender-Affirming and Reproductive Health Care
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined City leaders and LGBTQ+ community advocates to sign new legislation that strengthens local protections for … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell Signs Legislation Fortifying Local Protections for People Seeking Gender-Affirming and Reproductive Health Care
Mayor Bruce Harrell and City of Seattle Launch Groundbreaking AI Incubator to Propel the Next Generation of AI Entrepreneurs
A new public-private partnership on Seattle’s waterfront positions Seattle as a premier location for AI innovation, development, and opportunity. … [Read more...] about Mayor Bruce Harrell and City of Seattle Launch Groundbreaking AI Incubator to Propel the Next Generation of AI Entrepreneurs
Statements from Mayor Bruce Harrell and Budget Chair Dan Strauss on 2024 Year-End Revenue Report
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement after the Office of Economic and Revenue Forecasts (OERF) released the 2024 … [Read more...] about Statements from Mayor Bruce Harrell and Budget Chair Dan Strauss on 2024 Year-End Revenue Report
Statement from Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell on the passing of former Washington State House Speaker Frank Chopp
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement: “I am deeply saddened to learn of Frank’s passing. Frank Chopp was not only a … [Read more...] about Statement from Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell on the passing of former Washington State House Speaker Frank Chopp