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Mayor Harrell Supports Safe and Secure Framework for Artificial Intelligence in Critical Infrastructure

November 26, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recommended framework for artificial intelligence in critical infrastructure represents an important step forward to deploying these new technologies to benefit communities in a way that is safe and secure. This framework helps to set guidelines to support technology developers, infrastructure providers, and local governments… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Technology

Mayor Harrell Issues Executive Order Advancing Compassionate and Coordinated Approach to Public Safety and Public Health Challenges in Public Spaces

November 15, 2024

Executive Order establishes the Downtown Activation Team to bring together City departments, service providers, and community partners for focused on place-based activations, cleanings, and safety operations, building on early results of decreases in violent crime and emergency calls. The One Seattle Restoration Framework outlines holistic strategies connecting emergency responses, community… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Public Health, Public Safety

Seattle Voters Approve Transportation Levy to Maintain and Modernize City Streets with Paving, Bridge Repairs, Sidewalk Construction, and Connections to Light Rail

November 8, 2024

Mayor Harrell thanks voters for supporting the levy, which will generate $1.55 billion over 8 years to fund transportation improvements in Seattle SEATTLE – Mayor Bruce Harrell and City of Seattle leadership appreciate the preliminary approval by voters of City of Seattle Proposition No. 1, the $1.55 billion Seattle Transportation… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Transportation and Development

Seattle Surpasses 2015 Transportation Levy Goal to Build Safe Routes to School Improvements at Every Public School in the City

October 25, 2024

Today – The City of Seattle achieved the Levy to Move Seattle commitment to build Safe Routes to School improvements at every public school in the city. While this meets the goal established by the 2015 Move Seattle Levy, Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is committed to continue building more… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor, Transportation and Development

Mayor Harrell Joins Seattle Fire Department to Kick-off Application Window for Firefighter/EMT Positions

October 9, 2024

The Seattle Fire Department is accepting applications for entry-level firefighter/EMTs through Nov. 29. Prospective candidates can apply online at SeattleFireJobs.com. SEATTLE – Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scoggins and Seattle Fire Fighters Union Local 27 President Kenny Stuart on Oct. 9 to announce the open application window… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Public Safety

City of Seattle to become first in nation with fire department EMTs administering buprenorphine medication in the field 

October 9, 2024

Seattle Fire Department expanding its cadre of personnel able to administer buprenorphine in the field to the department’s firefighter/EMTs. Buprenorphine can be given to patients who are being treated for an opiate overdose or to those actively experiencing withdrawal symptoms. SEATTLE – The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) is expanding its… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Public Health, Public Safety

City of Seattle Celebrates the Completion of Construction to Transform Madison Street for RapidRide G Line

August 29, 2024

Seattle, WA – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell celebrated the completion of major construction on the Madison Rapid Ride G Line project with federal and local leaders at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The project added miles of red bus lanes for the new RapidRide G Line, along with extensive upgrades and improvements… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor, Transportation and Development

City of Seattle Awarded FEMA Grant to Install Air-Conditioning at Five Library Branches

August 20, 2024

This is the first cooling center award received in Washington state and the largest award Seattle has received under the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell celebrated the award of $5.5 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to install air-conditioning at five library… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Environment and Sustainability

Mayor Harrell Proposes Jail Pilot to Ensure Well Functioning Criminal Legal System, Improve Accountability for Criminal Actions and Deliver Services for Those in Need 

July 23, 2024

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell proposed legislation for a new pilot program to send a limited number of misdemeanor offenders to the South Correctional Facility (SCORE), allowing the City to more consistently book individuals who have engaged in misdemeanor criminal offenses. The proposal – informed by a stakeholder process… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Public Safety

Mayor Harrell Proposes Urgent Public Safety Investments in Mid-Year Supplemental Budget Package 

July 17, 2024

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced critical public safety investments as part of his Mid-Year Supplemental budget package which builds on the 2023-2024 adopted budget. In addition to previously announced efforts to expand the CARE Department and support youth mental health, the proposed investments include recruiting and training public… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Education and Youth, Public Safety