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Mayor Harrell Proposes Legislation to Strengthen Local Protections for People Seeking Gender-Affirming and Reproductive Health Care in Seattle 

March 5, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced new legislation to strengthen local protections and safeguard access to gender-affirming and reproductive health care services in Seattle, with a focus on supporting the LGBTQ+ community and reaffirming the City’s commitment to be a safe, welcoming place for all people.   “We are proud… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor, Press Releases, Racial Equity and Social Justice

Mayor Harrell Issues Executive Order to Improve the Accessibility of City Resources and Information

February 21, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell issued an Executive Order to improve accessibility of information through a One Seattle Community Communications Strategy. The strategy includes the creation of the Seattle’s first plain language plan and new approaches to make information and services more accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities and… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Citywide Strategy, Technology

Mayor Harrell Issues Executive Order to Expedite Seattle Light Rail Expansion

February 20, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor and Sound Transit Board Member Bruce Harrell announced a new Executive Order to improve the coordination of City of Seattle (City) efforts to safely and efficiently speed up the delivery of light rail to West Seattle and Ballard. The voter-approved Sound Transit (ST) 3 project is… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Transportation and Development

Mayor Harrell Delivers 2025 State of the City Address: Seattle on the Rise

February 18, 2025

Reflecting on historic progress made over the last three years, Mayor Harrell outlines key priorities for the year ahead Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered the 2025 State of the City. Speaking at Benaroya Hall, Mayor Harrell detailed his administration’s accomplishments over the last three years as well as… [ Keep reading ]

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State of the City 2025 – Seattle on the Rise 

February 18, 2025

Good afternoon, Seattle! Thank you for joining me as I present the 2025 State of the City. It’s my honor to welcome so many distinguished guests to Benaroya Hall: Members of the City Council and County Council, City Attorney Ann Davison and King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion, community, labor,… [ Keep reading ]

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Statement from Mayor Harrell on Council Passage of Crowd Management Ordinance

February 12, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement after the City Council approved legislation on the Seattle Police Department’s crowd management policies: “I want to thank the City Council for enacting this crowd management legislation and moving us one step closer to resolving the federal consent decree. “The… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor, Public Safety

Seattle Adopts Sales Tax Exemption to Encourage Office-to-Residential Conversions

February 11, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Mark Solomon celebrated the adoption of new legislation that will create a tax exemption for the conversion of underutilized commercial property into residential housing. The bill was unanimously adopted by the City Council. “We want downtown Seattle to not only be… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Economic Development, Housing and Homelessness

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