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City of Seattle, TAAF, Amazon, and CIDBIA Announce New Ambassadors Program to Improve Neighborhood Safety and Support Economic Revitalization in the Chinatown-International District

May 14, 2025

Mayor Harrell announces a combined $1 million investment by the City, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), and Amazon to improve blocks, businesses, and lives in the heart of the historic district. C-ID Ambassadors Program marks launch of “TAAF Cities” initiative to catalyze cross-sector collaboration to support Seattle’s AAPI communities; Amazon… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor

Mayor Harrell Signs Suite of Downtown Activation Plan Legislation to Fill Vacant Storefronts, Extend Housing Permits

May 6, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Councilmember Mark Solomon to sign two pieces of legislation that advance Downtown Activation Plan (DAP) goals of revitalizing downtown’s economy and creating more housing. “Housing, jobs, and a diversity of small businesses are critical to the economic vitality and vibrancy of downtown Seattle,”… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Economic Development, Housing and Homelessness, Transportation and Development

Nearly 5,000 Seattle Child Care Staff Receiving Retention Payments

May 1, 2025

Seattle has invested $16 million in child care workforce support since the pandemic Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) announced that more than 4,950 child care educators and staff will receive a one-time payment of up to $555 to support and… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Education and Youth

Mayor Harrell Celebrates Significant Increase in Police Hiring in 2025

April 28, 2025

Seattle has hired 60 officers in 2025, a 500% improvement compared to this time in 2024. Additional officers will support Mayor Harrell’s commitment to improving safety, building on an almost 25% reduction in violent crime in the first quarter of 2025 compared to 2022. Seattle – Mayor Bruce Harrell joined… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Public Safety

Mayor Bruce Harrell Announces Legislation to Build Light Rail Faster and Support Smooth Construction

April 25, 2025

Seattle – Today, Seattle Mayor and Sound Transit Board Member Bruce Harrell announced new legislation to support the expansion of light rail in Seattle, with a goal of cutting permit review times in half. Revising Seattle’s land use code will lead to better neighborhood transit connections through faster permitting and strengthening the… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Transportation and Development

Mayor Harrell Proposes Infrastructure Cost-Sharing Legislation to Remove Barriers to Housing and Growth 

April 23, 2025

Legislation would more equitably distribute utility infrastructure improvement costs across development projects SEATTLE (April 23, 2025) – Mayor Bruce Harrell has proposed legislation designed to unlock housing and essential development in neighborhoods that lack utility infrastructure needed for growth. This includes more than 25% of Seattle city blocks outside of… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Housing and Homelessness, Transportation and Development

Mayor Harrell Announces Every Child Ready Initiative and Bold Proposal to Renew Seattle’s Education Levy

April 23, 2025

Transformative investments in Seattle youth and families will double access to affordable childcare, expand mental health and student safety services at schools, and create a new career pathway to enter skilled trades Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Councilmember Maritza Rivera, the Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Education and Youth, Office of the Mayor

Mayor Harrell Issues Earth Day Executive Order to Update Seattle’s Climate Action Plan, Accelerate Emissions Reductions from Transportation 

April 22, 2025

Seattle – Today, on Earth Day, Mayor Bruce Harrell issued an Executive Order directing City departments to respond to Seattle’s current and future climate challenges with a focus on building resilience, growing a green economy, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from transportation. The Executive Order calls for a suite… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Environment and Sustainability, Transportation and Development

Mayor Harrell Statement on Revenue Forecast and Latest Federal Funding Threats

April 11, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement after the release of the Office of Economic and Revenue Forecasts’ latest projections and new threats from President Trump to cut federal investments over local policies: “The latest revenue projections are significant and reflect the ongoing uncertainty about the volatile… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Citywide Strategy

City of Seattle Selects Mercy Housing to Redevelop Lake City Community Center 

April 11, 2025

A combined community center and affordable housing development will address housing needs and create vibrant shared spaces in Lake City Seattle – The City of Seattle’s Office of Housing (OH) and Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) are excited to announce the selection of Mercy Housing to lead the redevelopment of… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Housing and Homelessness