Seattle Mayor Ed Murray released the following statement: “Seattle had a terrible tragedy today. There has been loss of life and dozens of … [Read more...] about Mayor Ed Murray issues statement regarding incident on SR-99 bridge
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Seattle Police receive $600,000 federal grant for body cameras
Today, the United Stated Department of Justice (DOJ) awarded the Seattle Police Department (SPD) a $600,000 grant to implement an expanded body-worn … [Read more...] about Seattle Police receive $600,000 federal grant for body cameras
Mayor Murray, Seattle City Council approve $1.5 million in matching funds to support neighborhood-initiated projects
Mayor Ed Murray and Seattle City Council today approved more than $1.5 million in matching funds to support neighborhood projects across the City. … [Read more...] about Mayor Murray, Seattle City Council approve $1.5 million in matching funds to support neighborhood-initiated projects
Seattle plans for traffic during visit of Chinese delegation this week
The City of Seattle is working with local and federal agencies to manage traffic on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week during the visit of a … [Read more...] about Seattle plans for traffic during visit of Chinese delegation this week
City of Seattle celebrates Citizenship Day with USCIS by announcing new citizenship education campaign and naturalization ceremony
The City of Seattle joined U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to commemorate Citizenship Day on September 17 by announcing a new joint … [Read more...] about City of Seattle celebrates Citizenship Day with USCIS by announcing new citizenship education campaign and naturalization ceremony
Mayor unveils $47 million Seattle Park District plan for 2016
Mayor Ed Murray today unveiled his proposal for $47 million in Seattle Park District funding as part of his 2016 budget. This is the first full year … [Read more...] about Mayor unveils $47 million Seattle Park District plan for 2016
Mayor statement on tentative agreement between teachers, school district
Today, Mayor Ed Murray released the following statement after news that Seattle teachers and the school district have reached a tentative agreement … [Read more...] about Mayor statement on tentative agreement between teachers, school district
Mayor statement after meeting with Superintendent and SEA President
Today, Mayor Ed Murray released the following statement after meeting with Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Larry Nyland and Seattle Education … [Read more...] about Mayor statement after meeting with Superintendent and SEA President
CITY OF SEATTLE, UW JOIN THE WHITE HOUSE’S ‘SMART CITIES’ INITIATIVE
The City of Seattle and the University of Washington have joined a new national network of city and research university partnerships that will work … [Read more...] about CITY OF SEATTLE, UW JOIN THE WHITE HOUSE’S ‘SMART CITIES’ INITIATIVE
City outlines expert review process for seawall project
To ensure greater accountability, today the City of Seattle announced the scope, schedule and deliverables for the external expert review process of … [Read more...] about City outlines expert review process for seawall project
Community centers ready to serve 3,000 kids if strike continues into second week
Today Mayor Ed Murray announced that Seattle Parks and Recreation will offer drop-in activities for up to 3,000 kids at the City’s community centers … [Read more...] about Community centers ready to serve 3,000 kids if strike continues into second week
Mayor proposes expansion of affordable housing tax exemption program
Today Mayor Ed Murray introduced legislation that renews and expands the existing Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE). The proposal encourages … [Read more...] about Mayor proposes expansion of affordable housing tax exemption program