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Mayor Bruce Harrell and City of Seattle Launch Groundbreaking AI Incubator to Propel the Next Generation of AI Entrepreneurs 

March 27, 2025

A new public-private partnership on Seattle’s waterfront positions Seattle as a premier location for AI innovation, development, and opportunity.   SEATTLE – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the opening of AI House, a first-in-the-nation AI hub, launched through a public-private partnership, focused on entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and community leaders building the next era of AI in Seattle. Located… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor

Statements from Mayor Bruce Harrell and Budget Chair Dan Strauss on 2024 Year-End Revenue Report 

March 25, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement after the Office of Economic and Revenue Forecasts (OERF) released the 2024 Year-end Revenue Report:  “Today’s announcement that PET revenues collected in 2024 were $47 million lower than projected requires action to ensure our budget remains balanced. We also know… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor

Statement from Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell on the passing of former Washington State House Speaker Frank Chopp

March 23, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement: “I am deeply saddened to learn of Frank’s passing. Frank Chopp was not only a legendary Speaker of the State House, he represented the heart of Seattle in Olympia for three decades. A lifelong champion for affordable housing and a voice… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor

Mayor Harrell Celebrates the Expansion of CARE Responders Citywide

March 19, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined City and community leaders to mark the rollout of CARE department responders to neighborhoods in South and Southwest Seattle. This completes the citywide expansion announced last summer, after the pilot initially launched in downtown and has steadily grown as the model has proven successful…. [ Keep reading ]

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Award-Winning Seattle Preschool Program Expanding for 2025-26 School Year 

March 14, 2025

The Seattle Preschool Program is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year – classes begin in September! Seattle (March 14) – This morning, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) and education leaders at The Children’s Center at Burke Gilman Gardens to announce nine… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Education and Youth

Mayor Harrell Proposes Renewal of Seattle’s First-in-Nation Democracy Voucher Program

March 10, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined a coalition of community leaders and civic engagement organizations to announce his proposal to renew Seattle’s Democracy Voucher Program, which is expiring at the end of this year. “Seattle’s innovative Democracy Voucher Program is a local success story for supporting increased participation in… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Office of the Mayor, Racial Equity and Social Justice

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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