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Seattle Wins 2025 All-America City Award 

Seattle, WA – The City of Seattle is proud to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious All-America City Award by the National Civic League. This recognition celebrates Seattle’s work to actively engage residents in the pursuit of environmental goals. Earlier this year, communities from across the country… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell and the Office of the Waterfront, Civic Projects and Sound Transit to Open Pier 58 on July 25  

Images and materials are available using this link.  SEATTLE (July 10, 2025) – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and the City of Seattle’s Office of the Waterfront, Civic Projects and Sound Transit announced Pier 58 will open to the public on Friday, July 25. The pier contributes nearly 50,000 square feet… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Announces City Filing to Conclude Federal Consent Decree

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that the City has filed for federal court approval of the Seattle Police Department’s (SPD) revised crowd management policies and is seeking termination of the consent decree. The City has taken significant steps to improve police policies, training, and accountability since the federal… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Statement on Passage of Trump’s Budget Bill 

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement: “President Trump’s ‘signature’ bill is a hallmark of his approach to governing – it’s an action plan to gut needed supports for the country’s most vulnerable residents and families, provide massive tax breaks to the wealthiest among us, and worry… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Signs Legislation to Streamline Sound Transit Permitting and Support Faster Expansion of Light Rail 

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined King County Executive Shannon Braddock and transportation leaders to sign new legislation that will streamline the permitting process for Sound Transit expansion to Ballard and West Seattle. The light rail transit facilities land use code amendments legislation was adopted unanimously by City Council… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Announces Expansion of Seattle’s Popular Trees for Neighborhoods Program

Application period for the Trees for Neighborhoods program is now open through July 31 Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) announced a new expansion of the Trees for Neighborhoods program to support the planting and maintenance of more trees, helping grow a healthy tree canopy… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Statement on Passing of Dr. Charles Mitchell

Seattle – Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement after the passing of Dr. Charles Mitchell: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Charles Mitchell. A fellow Garfield Bulldog and UW Husky, Dr. Mitchell was a standout athlete and an exceptional chancellor of the Seattle Community… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle Announces Safer Seattle Community Forums this Summer

Seattle – Today, the City of Seattle announced a series of seven community safety forums being held in neighborhoods throughout the summer. The forums will feature Police Chief Shon Barnes sharing his vision for Seattle-Centric policing, provide progress updates on the One Seattle Restoration Framework, and engage community in discussions… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell and Councilmember Rinck Announce Proposal to Reduce Taxes for Small Businesses and Raise New Revenue to Protect Essential Human Services Investments from Trump Threats 

Proposal would add $90 million to protect investments in human services and other critical programs impacted by Trump’s threats to federal funding and economic uncertainty Small- and Medium-sized Business Tax Relief: 90% of Seattle businesses paying B&O tax would no longer pay the tax or see tax reductions Seattle —… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Signs Legislation Sending Seattle’s Transformative Education Levy to Voters 

Building on Seattle’s 35-year legacy of successful education levies, this six-year investment is a commitment to support children, youth, and families at every stage of life Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Councilmember Maritza Rivera, the Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL), and education, labor, and community… [ Keep reading ]