Seattle (November 7, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement on Vice President Joseph R. Biden and Senator Kamala Harris … [Read more...] about Mayor Durkan Issues Statement on Results of 2020 Presidential Election
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Human Services Department prepares its winter weather emergency response plan
As we enter this year’s winter season, the City of Seattle is in the midst of multiple crises including the COVID-19 pandemic and an economic … [Read more...] about Human Services Department prepares its winter weather emergency response plan
Mayor Durkan’s Statement on City Council’s Vote to Restore the City Coordinated Team to Address Homelessness Using New Proposed Approach
Seattle (October 26, 2020) – Following this summer’s City Council vote to defund the city employees addressing unmanaged encampments at … [Read more...] about Mayor Durkan’s Statement on City Council’s Vote to Restore the City Coordinated Team to Address Homelessness Using New Proposed Approach
Mayor Durkan Statement on Sound Transit’s Unanimous Vote to Transfer Properties to City of Seattle at No Cost for the Development of Approximately 150 Affordable Homes in Rainier Valley
Seattle (October 22, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan celebrated the Sound … [Read more...] about Mayor Durkan Statement on Sound Transit’s Unanimous Vote to Transfer Properties to City of Seattle at No Cost for the Development of Approximately 150 Affordable Homes in Rainier Valley
City, County open new shelter in SODO
The City of Seattle’s Human Services Department (HSD) and King County’s Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) announce a new … [Read more...] about City, County open new shelter in SODO
Equitable Communities Initiative Task Force Launches to Guide Historic $100 Million Investment In BIPOC Communities
Community leaders will spearhead community-centered process that may include participatory budgeting Seattle (October 14, 2020) – The … [Read more...] about Equitable Communities Initiative Task Force Launches to Guide Historic $100 Million Investment In BIPOC Communities
Mayor Durkan Announces Investment of $34 Million to Move More People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness into Housing
One-time Emergency ResourcesProvide a Surge of New Short-term Shelter Plus IncreasedRapid-Rehousing and Diversion Funds Supplementing Nearly 600 New … [Read more...] about Mayor Durkan Announces Investment of $34 Million to Move More People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness into Housing
Mayor Durkan Announces Next Steps on City Council’s 2020 Revised Budget Actions
Per Council’s Intent, the City Will Suspend the Work of the Navigation Team Effective Immediately Seattle (September 30, 2020) – Following … [Read more...] about Mayor Durkan Announces Next Steps on City Council’s 2020 Revised Budget Actions
Amidst Unprecedented and Historic Challenges, Mayor Durkan Announces 2021 Budget
Commits to New $100 Million for Investments in BIPOC Communities Seattle (September 29, 2020) – Amidst unprecedented and historic challenges, … [Read more...] about Amidst Unprecedented and Historic Challenges, Mayor Durkan Announces 2021 Budget
Mayor Durkan’s 2021 Budget Address: Rebuilding a More Just and Equitable City
Earlier today, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan delivered her annual budget address and transmitted her 2021 Proposed Budget to the City Council. Due to the … [Read more...] about Mayor Durkan’s 2021 Budget Address: Rebuilding a More Just and Equitable City
City Allocates Over $19 Million in COVID-Related Funding to Rental Assistance and Homeowner Support
Investments Include Launch of New Effort to Provide Homeowner Counseling and Homeowner Stabilization Funds Thousands of families expected to … [Read more...] about City Allocates Over $19 Million in COVID-Related Funding to Rental Assistance and Homeowner Support
Due to Unhealthy Air Quality, Emergency Smoke Shelter to Remain Open Until Tuesday Morning; Beaches, Boat Ramps, Parks, and Playfields Remain Closed Through Monday
City of Seattle COVID-19 Testing Sites to Temporarily Close Monday, September 14 Seattle (September 14, 2020) – The City of Seattle is … [Read more...] about Due to Unhealthy Air Quality, Emergency Smoke Shelter to Remain Open Until Tuesday Morning; Beaches, Boat Ramps, Parks, and Playfields Remain Closed Through Monday