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Mayor Harrell Signs the City of Seattle’s 2025-2026 Budget Into Law 

Seattle – Yesterday, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed the City’s 2025-2026 biennial budget into law, totaling $8.5 billion in overall appropriations including $1.9 billion in General Fund.  Responding to a $250 million deficit, the final budget adopted by the City Council includes many of the priority investments areas from the mayor’s… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Signs Legislation to Expand Co-Living Housing Opportunities in Seattle

Continuing to implement a comprehensive One Seattle Housing Agenda, Mayor Harrell also sends to Council two new pieces of legislation to increase ADU production and office-to-housing conversions Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined State leadership and housing developers to sign new legislation that will boost the production of co-living… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Statement on Chinatown-International District Stabbings

Seattle – Today, Mayor Harrell released the following statement after a series of stabbings in the Chinatown-International District: “The stabbings in Little Saigon and the Chinatown-International District are horrific, appalling, and shouldn’t occur anywhere in our city. I am grateful for the efforts of first responders in arresting a suspect… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Statement on 2024 Election

Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement: “Yesterday, millions of Americans exercised their right to vote, including hundreds of thousands of Seattle residents. I am grateful to live in a country that respects the democratic process and the vote of the people, whether it is the result we… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell and Councilmember Saka Celebrate Transportation Levy Results

Seattle – Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Rob Saka released the below statements following the release of initial transportation levy election results on November 5, 2024. “Tonight’s results demonstrate that Seattle voters are committed to advancing a safer transportation system that benefits all,” stated Mayor Bruce Harrell. “The Transportation Levy… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Signs Downtown Design Review Exemption Legislation to Encourage More Housing, Jobs, and Economic Activity

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined business leaders and developers to sign legislation that waives new development projects in downtown neighborhoods from the full design review process to increase economic activity and vitality in the city’s center and decrease the amount of time and cost to complete projects. “The… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Releases Details of One Seattle Comprehensive Plan Update 

Plan would increase capacity to 330,000 units focused on common-sense approach allowing needed new kinds of housing in new places Mayor’s plan promotes bold vision focused on affordability, family-sized housing, and livable communities Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell shared details of the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan Update, along with… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Signs Legislation to Implement Crime Prevention Technology Pilot, Improving Ability to Quickly Respond to and Investigate Crimes 

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed legislation to implement two new public safety technologies from the Crime Prevention Technology Pilot following passage by the City Council earlier this week. The pilot is part of Mayor Harrell’s comprehensive and holistic approach to public safety with a focus on ensuring every… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle Recognizes October 2024 as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”

The national theme of Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Heal, Hold, and Center – emphasizes efforts to help heal from violence and oppression, hold space for survivors, and center those most marginalized to end domestic violence Seattle – Mayor Bruce Harrell and members of the City Council joined together yesterday… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle and King County Approve New Agreement to Streamline Governance Structure of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority 

New structure creates one decision-making board to enhance coordination, oversight, and accountability  Seattle – Following votes from the Seattle City Council and King County Council, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and King County Executive Dow Constantine will sign a revised interlocal agreement (ILA) to streamline the governance structure of the King… [ Keep reading ]