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City of Seattle Announces Nearly $5 Million in Grants to Help Reduce Climate Pollution in Community, Affordable Housing, and Nonprofit Buildings 

October 21, 2025

Seattle — Today, the Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) announced $4.68 million in 2025 Building Decarbonization Grants to 17 awardees. The grants will pay for design and/or retrofits that will reduce climate pollution and help the buildings reach the upcoming emissions targets of the Building Emissions Performance Standard… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Environment and Sustainability, Public Health

Mayor Harrell, Labor and Community Partners Celebrate 10-Year Impact of Priority Hire Program 

October 15, 2025

Seattle –Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined the Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS), union leaders, contractors, and training and community partners today to celebrate the 10-year impact of the City’s Priority Hire program. Created in 2015 through a City Ordinance co-sponsored by then-Councilmember Harrell, the program is operated by FAS… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Racial Equity and Social Justice, Transportation and Development

Mayor Harrell Signs Executive Order to Preserve More Trees on Private Property, Protecting Critical Urban Tree Canopy 

October 14, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed a new Executive Order to increase tree preservation on private property, building on efforts over the last three years to protect and grow Seattle’s urban forest and equitably distribute canopy cover throughout the city. Recognizing the important health, climate, and quality of life… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Environment and Sustainability

Mayor Harrell Signs Executive Orders to Protect Seattle Communities from Unlawful Federal Troop Deployment and Unjust Immigration Enforcement Actions 

October 8, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed two Executive Orders to safeguard Seattle communities from federal overreach and unlawful actions from the Trump administration, with a focus on preparedness and coordination in the event of unilateral troop deployment and protecting immigrant and refugee communities.   The first Executive Order protects local… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Federal Response, Office of the Mayor

Mayor Harrell Statement on Government Shutdown

October 2, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell made the following statement: “Instead of working with Democrats to prevent shutdown and protect the American people, President Trump and Congressional Republicans are inflicting more pain to working families across the nation. Residents of Seattle rely on the federal government for essential benefits and… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Federal Response, Office of the Mayor

Statement from Mayor Harrell on President Trump’s FIFA World Cup Comments

September 26, 2025

Seattle – Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell made the following statement after President Trump’s remarks about the 2026 FIFA World Cup: “President Trump continues to display his ignorance about our city. We are doing the hard work to prepare for this once-in-a-generation opportunity to welcome the world to Seattle. Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Federal Response, Office of the Mayor

City of Seattle Stands in Strong Opposition to EPA’s Proposed Move to Abandon Landmark Climate Regulations 

September 26, 2025

SEATTLE – This week, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell submitted a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strongly opposing their proposal to repeal all federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards for motor vehicles under the Clean Air Act and rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding. The EPA’s landmark 2009… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Environment and Sustainability, Federal Response

Statement from Mayor Bruce Harrell on Immigration Enforcement Advertisements

September 23, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell made the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement launched recruitment ads: “The recent efforts by Immigration and Customs Enforcement targeting Seattle Police officers in their recruiting campaign using misstatements of both law and fact is disappointing and insulting to the oath that… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Federal Response, Office of the Mayor, Public Safety

Mayor Harrell Announces 2026 Budget Proposal with Focus on Affordability, Public Safety, Homelessness, and Protecting Local Priorities from Federal Threats 

September 23, 2025

Mayor proposes 2026 budget that makes record investments in affordable housing, doubles the CARE department’s crisis responders, and protects critical services from the Trump administration’s threats Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his 2026 budget proposal aimed at making progress on Seattle’s greatest challenges with investments in increasing affordability,… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration

Mayor Harrell Statement on Passage of Predatory Homebuying Legislation

September 16, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell issued the following statement after the City Council unanimously  passed legislation proposed by his administration earlier this year to protect Seattle homeowners from predatory homebuying practices: “Promoting equitable growth and fighting displacement are top priorities as mayor, and this legislation is a powerful step… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Housing and Homelessness, Racial Equity and Social Justice