Seattle – Today at Lumen Field during Club World Cup festivities, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined the Seattle FIFA World Cup 26 Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) and community leaders to announce that volunteer registration has opened for the 4th Annual One Seattle Day of Service on Saturday, July 12, 2025. This year’s Day… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced legislation to authorize the City’s Finance Director to provide a $2 million bridge loan to the Seattle Social Housing Developer, a Public Development Authority created by voters to develop, own, and maintain social housing in Seattle, which is publicly owned, publicly financed, mixed-income… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement after the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy proposal passed out of the Select Committee: “This is a positive step forward for my proposal to double access to childcare, expand mental health and student safety services in schools, and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell made the following statement: “We have heard rumors and media reports regarding ICE raids in Seattle today or this week, and are in close contact with the Governor’s Office, the Attorney General’s office, and King County to ensure a coordinated response. At this time,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced new legislation to strengthen the usability and effectiveness of Seattle’s chronic nuisance properties ordinance. The proposed changes will improve public safety by addressing frequent criminal behavior in and around specific properties. “We are committed to ensuring every Seattle resident feels safe and secure… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell made the following statement: “The violent anti-Semitic attack in Boulder is horrific and appalling, and my deepest thoughts are with the victims and their families as they heal both mentally and physically. This type of targeted violence and hate against people based on their… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement: “I am appalled by the stories of County Assessor Wilson’s conduct and want to add my voice to the community and elected leaders calling on him to resign his position. While he has a right to due legal process, the published… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released new details about his administration’s summer safety strategy, representing a comprehensive set of actions to create safer, more accessible parks and public spaces and reduce crime and nuisance activity over the summer months. “Whether you’re watching a fireworks show at Gas Works or… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell made the following statement after a shooting in Pioneer Square: “Last night’s gun violence that took the lives of three people and injured one more is a devastating, heartbreaking tragedy for our city. My thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Councilmember Mark Solomon to sign two pieces of legislation that advance Downtown Activation Plan (DAP) goals of revitalizing downtown’s economy and creating more housing. “Housing, jobs, and a diversity of small businesses are critical to the economic vitality and vibrancy of downtown Seattle,”… [ Keep reading ]
