Elected Officials

Updates on Coronavirus Friends and Neighbors, With our Governor’s order this week to “Stay Home, Stay Healthy,” our response to … [Read more...] about Updates on Coronavirus: Stay Home, Stay Healthy

Below is a letter I sent to Washington State Governor Jay Inslee calling for a suspension of Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Payments through 2020 in … [Read more...] about My Letter to Governor Inslee Calling for a Suspension of Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Payments through 2020 During Coronavirus Pandemic

West Seattle Bridge Closure SDOT announced the abrupt closure of the West Seattle Bridge on Monday, March 23rd at 7 p.m., after a bridge inspection … [Read more...] about West Seattle Bridge Closure; Governor Inslee’s Stay at Home Order

This week, I voted against a City Council bill that takes money away from low-income affordable housing and puts those funds towards small business … [Read more...] about Pitting Struggling Small Business and Working People’s Needs During the COVID19 Crisis: Business as Usual for Seattle’s Political Establishment

SUMMARY (from Seattle Dept of Transportation): The West Seattle High-rise Bridge is closing today at 7 PM until further notice to keep the … [Read more...] about West Seattle Bridge closed by Mayor Durkan tonight (March 23) due to structural issues; safety action supported by Council leaders

As of Saturday, March 21, paying bus fare is optional until further notice.  In response to significantly reduced ridership since the emergence of … [Read more...] about Updates for King County Metro Bus Riders

COVID-19 Updates Two More Emergency Proclamations: Eviction protection for residents, nonprofits, small businesses Since my last update, the Mayor has … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Updates; Supporting Local Businesses; Seattle Parks and Social Distancing; Supporting Artists and the Arts; Weekly COVID-19 Community Webinars; Canceling District Office Hours

Friends and Neighbors, As our community intensifies its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, I want you to know that we are going to get through this … [Read more...] about Updates on Coronavirus and Economic Relief

As part of a Special meeting of the City Council, members voted unanimously to approve two amended pieces of emergency legislation intended to help … [Read more...] about Council Passes Emergency Legislation to Help Small Businesses, Provide Utilities Relief

COVID-19 Update and Information The coronavirus is scary, but it’s important to remember that each of us, individually, can do so much to stop its … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Update and Information; Paid Sick and Safe Leave Expansion for Public Health Emergency; Your Voice Your Choice Idea Collection Open through March 18

Friends and Neighbors, As Seattle continues to endure the public health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to provide a list of … [Read more...] about Updates on Coronavirus and Support for Small Businesses and Workers

I am pleased that Mayor Durkan issued two press releases today to provide relief for small business: Following Outreach to Small Business Owners, … [Read more...] about Relief for Small Businesses during Coronavirus Emergency