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Mayor Harrell Announces Proposal to Boost Production of Accessory Dwelling Units for More Diverse Housing Opportunities 

September 16, 2024

New proposal goes above state requirements with incentives to create more family-sized homes, preserve existing homes, and expand homeownership opportunities Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a package of new legislation to streamline the permitting process and increase production of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Seattle, creating more diverse… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Housing and Homelessness

City of Seattle Celebrates Record Enrollment in the Award-Winning Seattle Preschool Program for 2024-2025 School Year

September 13, 2024

Seats still available for Seattle three-and four-year-olds to support kindergarten readiness Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) celebrated the first week of the 2024-25 school year! This school year, over 1,850 children are enrolled in the Seattle Preschool Program (SPP)…. [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Education and Youth

Mayor Harrell Releases Updated “Food Action Plan” to Guide City Policies and Programs, Increase Food Security in Seattle 

September 5, 2024

Seattle, WA – Today, Mayor Harrell released the first ever update to the City of Seattle’s “Food Action Plan,” which will guide City departments over the next five years to implement programs and policies to alleviate high rates of food insecurity, historically high food prices, the negative impacts of excessive… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Environment and Sustainability, Racial Equity and Social Justice

City of Seattle Celebrates the Completion of Construction to Transform Madison Street for RapidRide G Line

August 29, 2024

Seattle, WA – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell celebrated the completion of major construction on the Madison Rapid Ride G Line project with federal and local leaders at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The project added miles of red bus lanes for the new RapidRide G Line, along with extensive upgrades and improvements… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor, Transportation and Development

City of Seattle awarded $17.2 million to implement Building Emissions Performance Standard, support multifamily and commercial buildings reduce climate pollution 

August 27, 2024

Seattle – The Department of Energy (DoE) announced $17.2 million has been awarded to the City of Seattle under the Assistance for the Adoption of the Latest and Zero Building Energy Codes grant. Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the program is designed to address the climate crisis and… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Environment and Sustainability

One Seattle Homelessness Action Plan Posts Q2 2024 Data Updates

August 23, 2024

Seattle – Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell released updated data sets for the second quarter of 2024 for the City’s One Seattle Homelessness Action Plan and public-facing dashboard, which show a 17% drop in verified tent count citywide and a 7% decrease in RVs at active encampment sites compared to Q1 data updates…. [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Housing and Homelessness

Mayor Harrell Expands Efforts to Support Student Safety and Mental Health in Partnership with Seattle Public Schools 

August 22, 2024

Building on the 100 Days of Action initiative with King County and Mayor Harrell’s Executive Order to Address Gun Violence in Schools and Protect Youth, these new investments will go into effect throughout 2024-2025 school year to address immediate and long-term student and community safety priorities. The City’s $12.25 million investment in… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Education and Youth, Office of the Mayor

City of Seattle Awarded FEMA Grant to Install Air-Conditioning at Five Library Branches

August 20, 2024

This is the first cooling center award received in Washington state and the largest award Seattle has received under the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell celebrated the award of $5.5 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to install air-conditioning at five library… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Environment and Sustainability

King County and City of Seattle renew commitment to the Regional Homelessness Authority and enhance governance structure to further coordination and collaboration

August 15, 2024

Seattle – King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a revised Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) that will streamline the governance structure at the agency to improve transparency, coordination, and oversight. Approval of the proposed amended and restated ILA reaffirms the… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Housing and Homelessness

Mayor Harrell Directs $2.85M to Expand Substance Use Disorder Detox and Treatment Beds 

August 14, 2024

Opioid settlement funding to support expansion of services at Valley Cities Recovery Place Seattle Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a $2.85M investment to provide dedicated detox and inpatient treatment bed capacity for those with substance use disorder (SUD). Funding will support additional bed capacity at Valley Cities Recovery… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor, Press Releases, Public Health, Public Safety