Ben Dalgetty, Author at Office of the Mayor

Mayor Harrell Announces Mental Health Investment Strategy; Directs $2 Million Toward Youth Violence Prevention in New Executive Order

June 14, 2024

Mayor’s plan for mental health investments will significantly expand telehealth access from 80 students to 2000, informed by best practices and hundreds of interviews with students, parents, and providers Executive Order takes immediate steps to address gun violence affecting youth, directing new investments in violence interruption and safe communities, launching… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Education and Youth, Office of the Mayor, Public Health, Public Safety

Mayor Harrell Announces Crime Prevention Technology Pilot Next Steps Following Public Input

May 31, 2024

The pilot will be part of the forthcoming One Seattle Safety Framework and comes after extensive public outreach and five Community Safety Forums where residents shared their ideas and concerns about safety in their neighborhoods. Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the next steps for the proposed Crime Prevention… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Public Safety

Seattle’s Next Chief Technology Officer: Mayor Harrell Appoints Accomplished Government Executive and IT Leader Rob Lloyd

May 30, 2024

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that he has selected Rob Lloyd as Seattle’s next Interim Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Director of the Information Technology Department (IT) following a national search. An accomplished government and technology leader with decades of experience working for cities and states, Rob will… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Technology

Mayor Bruce Harrell Announces Community Safety Forums and Upcoming Release of the One Seattle Safety Framework

April 24, 2024

City leaders to join community members in their neighborhoods to discuss public safety and inform the One Seattle Safety Framework. Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced five additional community safety forums that will give the public opportunity to help shape the soon-to-be-released One Seattle Safety Framework. Building on lessons… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Public Safety

Mayor Harrell and SDOT Break Ground on East Marginal Way Improvement Project Supported by Levy to Move Seattle and Partners

April 2, 2024

Seattle (April 2, 2024) – Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell joined the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to celebrate the start of construction on the East Marginal Way Corridor Improvement Project. The upgraded streets will support the weight of heavy freight loads and include protected biking facilities, better serving our… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Transportation and Development

Mayor Harrell Announces Public Forums to Discuss Creating a Safer Seattle

March 12, 2024

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced upcoming public forums to discuss his vision for creating a safer Seattle and to hear directly from community members on this important issue. The first Creating a Safer Seattle discussion will be Thursday, March 14, from 6 – 7:30 pm at the downtown… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Public Health, Public Safety

Seattle Receives $64.2 million in Federal Funds for RapidRide J Project

January 26, 2024

Seattle – Today, Mayor Harrell joined Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Administrator Nuria Fernandez, Senator Patty Murray, King County Executive Dow Constantine, and other local leaders to celebrate the FTA award of $64.2 million for the construction of the RapidRide J Line project. This project will enhance bus access, reliability, frequency,… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Transportation and Development

City of Seattle Prepares for January Winter Weather

January 10, 2024

The City of Seattle is tracking this week’s winter weather system – including strong winds, cold temperatures, and possible snow – and is prepared to activate additional services as needed. For the latest information on places for people to get indoors and out of the cold, keeping critical infrastructure open,… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration

Mayor Harrell Announces New Seattle Fire Fighters Contract Proposal

December 12, 2023

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a new proposed contract agreement between the City of Seattle and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 27 AFL-CIO-CLC has been submitted to the City Council for approval during their meeting at 2 pm today. The fire fighter members of Local 27… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Public Safety

City of Seattle Releases Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy Defining Responsible Use for City Employees

November 3, 2023

Seattle – Today, the City of Seattle released its Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy to balance the opportunities created by this innovative technology with strong guardrails to ensure it is used responsibly and accountably. The new policy aligns with President Biden’s Executive Order regarding AI announced earlier this week, and… [ Keep reading ]