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

October 10, 2024

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 ]

Filed Under: Public Safety

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

October 9, 2024

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 ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor, Public Health

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

October 8, 2024

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 ]

Filed Under: Housing and Homelessness

Mayor Harrell Statement on Minimum Wage Increase 

October 4, 2024

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement after the Office of Labor Standards announced the 2025 minimum wage increase and structure: “Seattle has one of the highest minimum wages in the country – this is a good thing for workers, a good thing for our overall economy,… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Economic Development, Office of the Mayor

Mayor Harrell Announces 2025-2026 Budget Proposal

September 24, 2024

Mayor proposes budget to close $250 million deficit focused on comprehensive public safety approach, record affordable housing investment, and maintaining effective public services Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his 2025-2026 budget proposal with investments that reflect his continued commitment to build a safe, equitable, and thriving One Seattle…. [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle Announces Bonus Rebate to Help Residents Transition from Oil Heat to Electric Heat Pumps, Households Can Access Up to $8,000 in Local and Federal Support

September 18, 2024

Seattle, WA – The City of Seattle is offering a new $4,000 bonus rebate, effective through May 2025 (or while funding lasts), for moderate-income households to transition off oil heat to clean electric heat pumps. Income-qualified residents may stack this rebate onto the City’s existing $2,000 Clean Heat instant rebate… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Environment and Sustainability

Mayor Harrell Announces Proposal to Boost Production of Accessory Dwelling Units for More Diverse Housing Opportunities 

September 16, 2024

New proposal goes above state requirements with incentives to create more family-sized homes, preserve existing homes, and expand homeownership opportunities Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a package of new legislation to streamline the permitting process and increase production of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Seattle, creating more diverse… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Housing and Homelessness

City of Seattle Celebrates Record Enrollment in the Award-Winning Seattle Preschool Program for 2024-2025 School Year

September 13, 2024

Seats still available for Seattle three-and four-year-olds to support kindergarten readiness Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) celebrated the first week of the 2024-25 school year! This school year, over 1,850 children are enrolled in the Seattle Preschool Program (SPP)…. [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Education and Youth

Mayor Harrell Releases Updated “Food Action Plan” to Guide City Policies and Programs, Increase Food Security in Seattle 

September 5, 2024

Seattle, WA – Today, Mayor Harrell released the first ever update to the City of Seattle’s “Food Action Plan,” which will guide City departments over the next five years to implement programs and policies to alleviate high rates of food insecurity, historically high food prices, the negative impacts of excessive… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Environment and Sustainability, Racial Equity and Social Justice

City of Seattle awarded $17.2 million to implement Building Emissions Performance Standard, support multifamily and commercial buildings reduce climate pollution 

August 27, 2024

Seattle – The Department of Energy (DoE) announced $17.2 million has been awarded to the City of Seattle under the Assistance for the Adoption of the Latest and Zero Building Energy Codes grant. Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the program is designed to address the climate crisis and… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Environment and Sustainability