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Mayor Bruce Harrell and Council President Sara Nelson Announce Proposals to Ease Small Business Permitting

August 1, 2025

Seattle— Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson introduced two new pieces of legislation to accelerate retail occupancy by amending existing building codes and reducing time-consuming regulatory barriers and costs for small businesses seeking to activate vacant commercial storefronts. “In Seattle we are committed to building… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Harrell, City of Seattle, and Partners Celebrate Ribbon Cutting of Pier 58 and Announce Grand Opening Celebration Date for Completed Waterfront Park

July 29, 2025

With the opening of Pier 58, Seattle completes its 20-acre Waterfront Park — a final piece in the bold, decades-long transformation of Seattle’s downtown shoreline. The City of Seattle and managing non-profit Friends of Waterfront Park invite the entire region to a once-in-a-generation celebration on September 6, honoring this multi-billion investment with festivities spanning the full park and surrounding neighborhoods. Images… [ Keep reading ]

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Why Seattle Invests in Citizenship and Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

July 17, 2025

On the Fourth of July, over 500 Seattleites claimed their citizenship — and their future. The following Op-Ed was written by Mayor Bruce Harrell and published by the South Seattle Emerald on July 14, 2025. On the 249th celebration of our independence, beneath the Space Needle, more than 500 people… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Federal Response, Office of the Mayor, Racial Equity and Social Justice

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

July 10, 2025

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 ]

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Mayor Harrell and the Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects & Sound Transit join civic and community leaders to celebrate the completion of pedestrian and bicycle improvements on Pike and Pine streets.

June 11, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Harrell, the City of Seattle’s Office of the Waterfront, Civic Projects and Sound Transit, alongside civic and community leaders, celebrated the completion of pedestrian and bicycle improvements on Pike and Pine streets. These enhancements were designed in coordination with the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to strengthen east-west connections between… [ Keep reading ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

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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, City and Community Leaders Celebrate Groundbreaking of Seattle Waterfront’s Bell Street Improvements Project 

February 5, 2025

Final piece of the Seattle Waterfront revitalization breaks ground—connecting Belltown to Waterfront Park with safer streets, expanded walkways, and improved access Seattle (February 4, 2024) – Today, Mayor Harrell joined the City of Seattle’s Office of the Waterfront, Councilmember Bob Kettle and community leaders to celebrate the start of construction on the Bell Street Improvements project, between… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor