Today, Mayor Ed Murray issued the following statement after U.S. District Court Chief Judge Ricardo Martinez denied a request by the American Civil … [Read more...] about Mayor Murray statement on unauthorized homeless encampments federal court decision
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Metro, SDOT expand late-night bus service for workers, travelers and nightlife denizens
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and King County Executive Dow Constantine announced legislation Tuesday to expand and improve late-night bus service in the … [Read more...] about Metro, SDOT expand late-night bus service for workers, travelers and nightlife denizens
Mayor Murray, Council enact 12-week paid parental leave, increased wage transparency for City employees
Today, Mayor Ed Murray and Councilmember M. Lorena González enacted new paid family and parental leave policies and new wage transparency measures. … [Read more...] about Mayor Murray, Council enact 12-week paid parental leave, increased wage transparency for City employees
Mayor Murray designates long-neglected Mt. Baker sites for revitalization
Today, Mayor Ed Murray signed a resolution to designate an area of the Mt. Baker neighborhood a Redevelopment Opportunity Zone (ROZ). The resolution … [Read more...] about Mayor Murray designates long-neglected Mt. Baker sites for revitalization
Mayor Murray statement on today’s 9th Circuit ruling upholding the temporary restraining order against President Trump’s Executive Order
Mayor Ed Murray released the following statement after the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld U.S. District Court Judge James Robart’s temporary … [Read more...] about Mayor Murray statement on today’s 9th Circuit ruling upholding the temporary restraining order against President Trump’s Executive Order
Mayor Murray applauds Seattle’s Priority Hire, announces program expansion
Today, coinciding with the release of the City’s Priority Hire Annual Report, Mayor Ed Murray announced the expansion of the program intent, … [Read more...] about Mayor Murray applauds Seattle’s Priority Hire, announces program expansion
City launches Navigation Team, announces Navigation Center location
Today, Mayor Ed Murray announced the creation of a new Navigation Team, comprised of outreach workers paired with specially trained Seattle Police … [Read more...] about City launches Navigation Team, announces Navigation Center location
Mayor Murray, Councilmember Juarez statements on Trump administration approving Dakota Access Pipeline
Today, the Army announced that it intends to issue the final easement necessary for the Dakota Access Pipeline. It also terminated the Environmental … [Read more...] about Mayor Murray, Councilmember Juarez statements on Trump administration approving Dakota Access Pipeline
City of Seattle prepares for forecasted cold weather
With weather forecasts predicting temperatures below freezing and possible snow Sunday night through Tuesday, the City of Seattle is preparing for … [Read more...] about City of Seattle prepares for forecasted cold weather
Mayor Murray transmits landmark police accountability legislation to Council
Today, Mayor Ed Murray transmitted legislation to City Council which will create the strongest civilian oversight of the Seattle Police Department … [Read more...] about Mayor Murray transmits landmark police accountability legislation to Council
Mayor Murray and Councilmember González statements on welcoming city resolution
Today, Mayor Ed Murray and Councilmember M. Lorena González (Position 9, Citywide) issued the following statements after Council passed a resolution … [Read more...] about Mayor Murray and Councilmember González statements on welcoming city resolution
Mayor Murray statement on President Trump Executive Order regarding immigrants and refugees
Mayor Ed Murray released the following statement regarding President Trump’s Executive Order limiting immigrants and refugees from specific countries … [Read more...] about Mayor Murray statement on President Trump Executive Order regarding immigrants and refugees