Today, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a new regional effort to help people experiencing homelessness … [Read more...] about King County, Seattle, cities unite on regional plan to fight homelessness
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Mayor Murray statement on U.S. Senate Planned Parenthood vote
Today, Mayor Ed Murray issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed legislation, with a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President Mike … [Read more...] about Mayor Murray statement on U.S. Senate Planned Parenthood vote
Mayor Murray signs executive order expanding use of performance data
Mayor Ed Murray has signed an executive order directing City of Seattle departments to expand their use of data and analytics in everyday … [Read more...] about Mayor Murray signs executive order expanding use of performance data
Seattle files lawsuit against President Trump’s ‘sanctuary cities’ executive order
The City of Seattle, under the direction of Mayor Ed Murray and City Attorney Pete Holmes, filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s “sanctuary … [Read more...] about Seattle files lawsuit against President Trump’s ‘sanctuary cities’ executive order
Mayor Murray debuts What Works Cities film on Seattle’s efforts to improve contract performance of homeless service providers
Today, Mayor Ed Murray debuted a Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities film in New York City featuring the City of Seattle’s first effort in a … [Read more...] about Mayor Murray debuts What Works Cities film on Seattle’s efforts to improve contract performance of homeless service providers
Mayor Murray, City Attorney Holmes respond to Attorney General Sessions’ threats against ‘sanctuary cities’
Today, Mayor Ed Murray and City Attorney Pete Holmes issued the following statements in response to comments made by U.S. Attorney General Jeff … [Read more...] about Mayor Murray, City Attorney Holmes respond to Attorney General Sessions’ threats against ‘sanctuary cities’
Mayor Murray statement after GOP leadership pulls healthcare proposal
Today, Mayor Ed Murray issued the following statement after Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives pulled back their attempt to take … [Read more...] about Mayor Murray statement after GOP leadership pulls healthcare proposal
Mayor Murray launches age-friendly initiatives
Today, Mayor Ed Murray announced a series of age-friendly initiatives for the City of Seattle to address environmental, economic, and social factors … [Read more...] about Mayor Murray launches age-friendly initiatives
Mayor Murray joins West Coast governors and mayors in calling for support of Clean Power Plan
Following is a joint statement from West Coast Governors and Mayors in anticipation of a possible Executive Order from President Trump, including a … [Read more...] about Mayor Murray joins West Coast governors and mayors in calling for support of Clean Power Plan
Mayor Murray statement on ICE detainer outcome report
Today, Mayor Ed Murray issued the following statement in response to a controversial report published by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on … [Read more...] about Mayor Murray statement on ICE detainer outcome report
Mayor Murray joins mayors across the county to promote ‘Day of Action’ in support of immigrants and immigration reform
Today, Mayor Murray joined a press conference call with mayors across the country to kick off a Day of Action demonstrating support for immigrants and … [Read more...] about Mayor Murray joins mayors across the county to promote ‘Day of Action’ in support of immigrants and immigration reform
Mayor Murray unveils updated Pedestrian Master Plan, investments improving safety in Seattle neighborhoods
The updated Pedestrian Master Plan (PMP) directs $22 million for 50 blocks of new sidewalk improvements in 2017. The PMP focuses these … [Read more...] about Mayor Murray unveils updated Pedestrian Master Plan, investments improving safety in Seattle neighborhoods