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Mayor Harrell, City and Community Leaders Celebrate Groundbreaking of Seattle Waterfront’s Bell Street Improvements Project 

February 5, 2025

Final piece of the Seattle Waterfront revitalization breaks ground—connecting Belltown to Waterfront Park with safer streets, expanded walkways, and improved access Seattle (February 4, 2024) – Today, Mayor Harrell joined the City of Seattle’s Office of the Waterfront, Councilmember Bob Kettle and community leaders to celebrate the start of construction on the Bell Street Improvements project, between… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor

Today: Chief Shon Barnes Marks First Day at the Seattle Police Department

January 31, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell welcomed Chief Shon Barnes on his first day as Chief of Police at the Seattle Police Department (SPD). “I’m excited to welcome Chief Barnes to the Seattle Police Department, marking the beginning of a new chapter for our police department and our city,” said… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Public Safety

Mayor Harrell Issues New Executive Order to Strengthen Anti-Displacement Strategies

January 30, 2025

Executive Order will create key metrics for measuring and preventing displacement and improve the delivery of resources and supports to residents. Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell issued an Executive Order that will align and strengthen the City’s efforts to prevent displacement in Seattle communities. “Having grown up in the… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Housing and Homelessness, Racial Equity and Social Justice, Transportation and Development

Making Progress Building One Seattle: 2024 Year In Review

January 29, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released a summary report detailing his administration’s accomplishments in 2024 and committing to further progress to build a safe and thriving city in 2025. “From passing a transportation levy shaped by community voices to reaching new milestones for downtown recovery, 2024 was a year… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle Expands Youth Mental Health Services with $7 Million in Local Provider Partnerships 

January 28, 2025

Alongside the new partnership with Talkspace, increased staffing at school-based health centers, and other holistic approaches, seven local mental health and wellness organizations will serve youth ages 13 to 24 through a suite of virtual and in-person care options SEATTLE (January 28) – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined education and… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Education and Youth, Public Health, Racial Equity and Social Justice

Mayor Harrell Celebrates New Permanent Lighting Features in Chinatown-International District to Enhance Community Safety and Vibrancy

January 27, 2025

New overhead and tree lights will add vibrancy ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell celebrated new overhead and tree lights installed in the Chinatown-International District to support a safe, vibrant environment for residents, workers, and visitors in the neighborhood. New overhead catenary lights were… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Public Safety, Transportation and Development

Seattle Preschool Program Wins Third National Gold Medal for High-Quality, Accessible Early Learning Programming

January 24, 2025

Seattle (January 24) – The Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) has received a third gold medal for high-quality preschool programming. This is the seventh year SPP has received national recognition. The award was presented by CityHealth and the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) at Rutgers University for Seattle’s publicly… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Education and Youth

Mayor Harrell Announces Cabinet Promotions Including New Deputy Mayor Jessyn Farrell and SDOT Director Adiam Emery 

January 23, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced new promotions to and within his Cabinet. Effective February 4th, Adiam Emery will serve as the next interim director of the Seattle Department of Transportation following the departure of Director Greg Spotts, and Jessyn Farrell is promoted to deputy mayor. “Over the last… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor

City of Seattle Announces $108 Million Investment in Affordable Housing 

January 16, 2025

These new investments will create 655 new affordable rental homes, including 204 new permanent supportive homes. SEATTLE, WA – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a $108 million investment in affordable housing, marking the first full allocation of funds from Seattle’s newly approved 2023 Housing Levy. This funding, awarded through the… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Housing and Homelessness

Mayor Bruce Harrell Launches the Seattle Climate Innovation Hub to Boost Green Economy and Downtown Revitalization 

January 16, 2025

SEATTLE -Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the launch of the Seattle Climate Innovation Hub (SCIH), the first downtown space dedicated to investing in and designing technology to combat climate change. Developed through a partnership between the City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development (OED), the University of Washington’s CoMotion Labs startup incubator, global… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor