Mayor Harrell’s directive provided three weeks of emergency food assistance totaling up to $3 million in response to SNAP funding uncertainty during federal government shutdown Seattle—Yesterday, Mayor Bruce Harrell proclaimed the end of the City’s Limited Civil Emergency issued on October 30 in response to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)… [ 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 ]
Funding will expand prevention, intervention, and restoration services to reduce gun violence and strengthen neighborhoods as part of the One Seattle Restoration Framework Seattle—Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the launch of the City of Seattle’s 2025 Community Safety Request for Proposals (RFP), a nearly $15 million funding opportunity to advance a connected continuum… [ Keep reading ]
New investments join shelter, housing, and food access supports in a 2026 budget plan that backfills essential services threatened by Trump’s federal cuts SEATTLE — Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell detailed new investments included as part of his proposed 2026 budget focused on responding to President Trump’s federal actions and efforts to slash the… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Harrell previews more than $9 million in new investments in housing, cultural space, and health services in his proposed 2026 budget, reflecting priorities identified by Tribal and urban Native partners SEATTLE, (September 17, 2025) — Yesterday, Mayor Harrell joined Tribal leaders, City officials, and community partners at the second biennial City of Seattle | Tribal Nations… [ Keep reading ]
Four community-based providers will deliver transitional housing and flexible help with service expansion beginning as soon as this month SEATTLE (September 12, 2025) – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced $1.7 million in new awards to expand services for survivors of commercial sexual exploitation (CSE). The 2025 CSE Survivor Services investments build on the City’s ongoing support for… [ Keep reading ]
After two decades of planning, design, and construction, the City of Seattle and operating nonprofit Friends of Waterfront Park mark a new chapter in Seattle’s history. Seattle’s new 20-acre public park welcomes visitors with performances, family activities, and community gatherings by the water. Images and materials are available using this link. … [ Keep reading ]
Harrell’s plan would increase City’s food investments by 20% to over $50 million, expand successful Fresh Bucks program, address grocery security and closures, and support food access in the face of federal funding cuts. Proposal also includes public safety solutions to support a vibrant Lake City and other neighborhoods, following place-based model piloted Downtown. Seattle – Today, in the Lake City neighborhood, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a comprehensive set… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, on the first day of school, Mayor Bruce Harrell highlighted new resources available to students across Seattle that focus on health, safety, and wellness. Building on Mayor Harrell’s August 2024 Executive Order on youth safety, the City and Seattle Public Schools (SPS) have worked together over the past year to implement… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE–Today, Mayor Harrell issued the following statement in response to ICE’s detainment of Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry, and community calls for his release: “Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry served our country and was taking the lawful steps toward citizenship. Detaining him in that process is unjust and undermines faith in the system. This… [ Keep reading ]
