Legislation introduced to phase-out harmful gasoline fueled leaf blowers from city government by 2025 and rest of Seattle by 2027 Seattle – … [Read more...] about Councilmember Pedersen Calls for Sunset of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers in Seattle to Protect Workers, Reduce Noise, and Improve Environment
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Mayor Harrell Proclaims August 7 “Sue Bird Day”
Seattle – Today, in honor of legendary Seattle Storm basketball player Sue Bird’s final regular season home game, Mayor Bruce Harrell declared August … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell Proclaims August 7 “Sue Bird Day”
City of Seattle Hosting Two Additional Community-Led Conversations in Ongoing Police Chief Search
Seattle – Seattle residents are invited to attend two additional in-person community-led conversations to inform the ongoing search process for … [Read more...] about City of Seattle Hosting Two Additional Community-Led Conversations in Ongoing Police Chief Search
Council President Juarez Celebrates Confirmation of First Appointees to Seattle’s Indigenous Advisory Council
SEATTLE (August 3, 2022) – Yesterday, the Seattle City Council unanimously confirmed the appointment of nine members to the City’s … [Read more...] about Council President Juarez Celebrates Confirmation of First Appointees to Seattle’s Indigenous Advisory Council
Councilmembers Pedersen, Strauss Celebrate Unanimous Passage of Legislation Protecting Seattle’s Restaurants
The Full City Council Passed Their Bill Capping Delivery Fees at 15% SEATTLE – Councilmembers Alex Pedersen (District 4, Northeast … [Read more...] about Councilmembers Pedersen, Strauss Celebrate Unanimous Passage of Legislation Protecting Seattle’s Restaurants
Councilmember Sawant’s Statement While Voting ‘NO’ on Ending the $4/hour Grocery Worker Pandemic Hazard Pay
“As the BA.5 Covid variant surges, and as inflation stretches workers’ paychecks to the breaking point, Mayor Harrell, big business, and the City … [Read more...] about Councilmember Sawant’s Statement While Voting ‘NO’ on Ending the $4/hour Grocery Worker Pandemic Hazard Pay
Seattle City Council and Mayor Harrell announce appointees to the newly formed Indigenous Advisory Council
Today, the Seattle City Council confirmed the appointment of nine members to the City’s new Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC). Established by … [Read more...] about Seattle City Council and Mayor Harrell announce appointees to the newly formed Indigenous Advisory Council
Seattle/King County Clinic Returns With Vision Services After Pandemic Hiatus 
Seattle/King County Clinic Returns With Vision Services After Pandemic Hiatus Volunteers sought for 4-day free clinic providing eye exams and … [Read more...] about Seattle/King County Clinic Returns With Vision Services After Pandemic Hiatus 
Mayor Bruce Harrell Appoints Greg Wong Deputy Mayor of External Relations
Seattle – Mayor Bruce Harrell today announced that Greg Wong will serve as Seattle’s Deputy Mayor of External Relations. Wong joins the Mayor’s Office … [Read more...] about Mayor Bruce Harrell Appoints Greg Wong Deputy Mayor of External Relations
Mayor Harrell Announces New Transparency Portal for Residents to Track Seattle Rescue Plan Spending and Progress
Seattle – Today, the City of Seattle published the Seattle Rescue Plan (SRP) Transparency Portal for residents to track progress as the City spends … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell Announces New Transparency Portal for Residents to Track Seattle Rescue Plan Spending and Progress
Joint Statement from Mayor Bruce Harrell, Council President Debora Juarez, and Council Transportation Committee Chair Alex Pedersen on Sound Transit Board Adoption of Motion 2022-57
Today we applaud the unanimous adoption of Sound Transit Motion 2022-57, a critical milestone for the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions (WSBLE) … [Read more...] about Joint Statement from Mayor Bruce Harrell, Council President Debora Juarez, and Council Transportation Committee Chair Alex Pedersen on Sound Transit Board Adoption of Motion 2022-57
Mayor Harrell Issues Executive Order to Support Sexual Assault Survivors and Conduct Assessment of Criminal Investigations and Regional Practices
The order calls for a comprehensive evaluation of SPD’s Investigations Bureau, including a specific review of sexual assault follow-up investigations, … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell Issues Executive Order to Support Sexual Assault Survivors and Conduct Assessment of Criminal Investigations and Regional Practices