Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined a coalition of community leaders and civic engagement organizations to announce his proposal to renew Seattle’s Democracy Voucher Program, which is expiring at the end of this year. “Seattle’s innovative Democracy Voucher Program is a local success story for supporting increased participation in… [ Keep reading ]
Reflecting on historic progress made over the last three years, Mayor Harrell outlines key priorities for the year ahead Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered the 2025 State of the City. Speaking at Benaroya Hall, Mayor Harrell detailed his administration’s accomplishments over the last three years as well as… [ Keep reading ]
Good afternoon, Seattle! Thank you for joining me as I present the 2025 State of the City. It’s my honor to welcome so many distinguished guests to Benaroya Hall: Members of the City Council and County Council, City Attorney Ann Davison and King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion, community, labor,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement after the City Council approved legislation on the Seattle Police Department’s crowd management policies: “I want to thank the City Council for enacting this crowd management legislation and moving us one step closer to resolving the federal consent decree. “The… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Mark Solomon celebrated the adoption of new legislation that will create a tax exemption for the conversion of underutilized commercial property into residential housing. The bill was unanimously adopted by the City Council. “We want downtown Seattle to not only be… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell welcomed Chief Shon Barnes on his first day as Chief of Police at the Seattle Police Department (SPD). “I’m excited to welcome Chief Barnes to the Seattle Police Department, marking the beginning of a new chapter for our police department and our city,” said… [ Keep reading ]
Executive Order will create key metrics for measuring and preventing displacement and improve the delivery of resources and supports to residents. Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell issued an Executive Order that will align and strengthen the City’s efforts to prevent displacement in Seattle communities. “Having grown up in the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released a summary report detailing his administration’s accomplishments in 2024 and committing to further progress to build a safe and thriving city in 2025. “From passing a transportation levy shaped by community voices to reaching new milestones for downtown recovery, 2024 was a year… [ Keep reading ]
Alongside the new partnership with Talkspace, increased staffing at school-based health centers, and other holistic approaches, seven local mental health and wellness organizations will serve youth ages 13 to 24 through a suite of virtual and in-person care options SEATTLE (January 28) – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined education and… [ Keep reading ]
New overhead and tree lights will add vibrancy ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell celebrated new overhead and tree lights installed in the Chinatown-International District to support a safe, vibrant environment for residents, workers, and visitors in the neighborhood. New overhead catenary lights were… [ Keep reading ]
