SEATTLE–Today, Mayor Harrell issued the following statement in response to ICE’s detainment of Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry, and community calls for his release: “Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry served our country and was taking the lawful steps toward citizenship. Detaining him in that process is unjust and undermines faith in the system. This… [ Keep reading ]
Strengthening Seattle’s freight network and expanding safe bike connections in SODO with Levy to Move Seattle and federal funding SEATTLE – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), project advocates, and funding partners to get an early look at the near-complete safety and travel upgrades along… [ Keep reading ]
NOFA will support the production, preservation, and stabilization of affordable housing across Seattle Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a historic $170 million investment to create, preserve, and stabilize affordable rental housing throughout Seattle. This is the largest single-year funding commitment to affordable housing in the City’s history and advances efforts… [ Keep reading ]
Heat Warning The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Seattle and the surrounding area. The Extreme Heat Warning is in effect through Tuesday morning at 5:00 AM. The City of Seattle is working together with our regional partners to plan and prepare for heat waves this… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) released the following statement after Seattle Parks and Recreation issued a park use permit for a religious concert event at Gas Works Park: “According to the law, the City cannot deny or unilaterally relocate permits for public spaces… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, in honor of legendary Seattle Mariners’ player Ichiro Suzuki’s induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame weekend and the retirement of his jersey number, Mayor Bruce Harrell declared August 9 “Ichiro Day” in Seattle. READ: Proclamation Celebrating Ichiro Suzuki “Today, Seattle honors Ichiro Suzuki, a global… [ Keep reading ]
Proposal would protect critical investments from Trump’s threats while lowering taxes for small- and medium-sized businesses Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8, Citywide) and small business leaders, human services providers, and labor advocates to sign legislation that will place a proposal on Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle— Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson introduced two new pieces of legislation to accelerate retail occupancy by amending existing building codes and reducing time-consuming regulatory barriers and costs for small businesses seeking to activate vacant commercial storefronts. “In Seattle we are committed to building… [ Keep reading ]
Tiny houses will be part of two new villages set to open this fall in partnership with the Low Income Housing Institute Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that the City will add more than 100 new tiny houses through two new tiny house villages in partnership with the Low Income… [ Keep reading ]
With the opening of Pier 58, Seattle completes its 20-acre Waterfront Park — a final piece in the bold, decades-long transformation of Seattle’s downtown shoreline. The City of Seattle and managing non-profit Friends of Waterfront Park invite the entire region to a once-in-a-generation celebration on September 6, honoring this multi-billion investment with festivities spanning the full park and surrounding neighborhoods. Images… [ Keep reading ]
