Building on new Executive Order to preserve mature trees, the nursery will help grow the next generation of Seattle’s urban forest Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) General Manager and CEO Andrew Lee and community members to celebrate the opening of a new City-owned tree… [ Keep reading ]
New ordinance will also require officers to clearly display badges or emblems of agency, increasing transparency and accountability Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell proposed a new ordinance to prohibit the use of face coverings by law enforcement, with limited exceptions, and require all law enforcement officials to have visible… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell made the following statement after the City Council unanimously approved legislation introduced by his administration to ban anti-competitive covenants that block new grocery stores and pharmacies: “Every neighborhood deserves convenient access to fresh, affordable, nutritious food and essential medicine. Period. “I applaud City Council’s… [ Keep reading ]
Amid the federal shutdown, Seattle leaders are helping impacted workers access immediate support and spotlight the City’s ongoing affordability and utility assistance programs that help residents save on everyday costs year-round. SEATTLE – As the federal government shutdown continues, Mayor Bruce Harrell, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and the City of Seattle are partnering to… [ Keep reading ]
Felony enforcement, paired with significant public health investments in post-overdose, detox, and treatment services, has contributed to an 18% reduction in overdose deaths so far this year. Seattle—Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes announced a significant increase in drug trafficking case prosecutions through the first three… [ Keep reading ]
Investments will help combat displacement and increase opportunities for generations SEATTLE – The City of Seattle’s Office of Housing (OH) is proud to announce investments of over to $7 million to create 51 new, permanently affordable homeownership opportunities in the Central District and South Park neighborhoods. The funding, awarded through… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell celebrated the two-year anniversary of the creation of the Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) department, combining Seattle’s 911 Center with the new Community Crisis Responder (CCR) team. Initially launched as a small team with limited hours and service area, CCRs steadily expanded in… [ Keep reading ]
Under a new police contract negotiated by Mayor Harrell’s administration, Seattle’s CARE Department crisis response teams will permanently expand beyond the limited pilot that launched in October 2023 and continue shifting the public safety paradigm. New contract strengthens accountability with 180-day investigation timeline resolution, provides dual language and education incentives… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle — Today, the Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) announced $4.68 million in 2025 Building Decarbonization Grants to 17 awardees. The grants will pay for design and/or retrofits that will reduce climate pollution and help the buildings reach the upcoming emissions targets of the Building Emissions Performance Standard… [ Keep reading ]
Executive Order considers exercising eminent domain powers, convenes a stakeholder workgroup, and commits to advocacy for changes to state law Seattle – Today, Mayor Harrell issued an Executive Order to ensure adequate access to grocery stores in Seattle through a multipronged approach to addressing food deserts. These food deserts, which… [ Keep reading ]
