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Mayor Harrell Proposes Infrastructure Cost-Sharing Legislation to Remove Barriers to Housing and Growth 

April 23, 2025

Legislation would more equitably distribute utility infrastructure improvement costs across development projects SEATTLE (April 23, 2025) – Mayor Bruce Harrell has proposed legislation designed to unlock housing and essential development in neighborhoods that lack utility infrastructure needed for growth. This includes more than 25% of Seattle city blocks outside of… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Housing and Homelessness, Transportation and Development

Mayor Harrell Statement on Revenue Forecast and Latest Federal Funding Threats

April 11, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement after the release of the Office of Economic and Revenue Forecasts’ latest projections and new threats from President Trump to cut federal investments over local policies: “The latest revenue projections are significant and reflect the ongoing uncertainty about the volatile… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Citywide Strategy

Statement from Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell on the passing of former Washington State House Speaker Frank Chopp

March 23, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement: “I am deeply saddened to learn of Frank’s passing. Frank Chopp was not only a legendary Speaker of the State House, he represented the heart of Seattle in Olympia for three decades. A lifelong champion for affordable housing and a voice… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Harrell Announces Cabinet Promotions Including New Deputy Mayor Jessyn Farrell and SDOT Director Adiam Emery 

January 23, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced new promotions to and within his Cabinet. Effective February 4th, Adiam Emery will serve as the next interim director of the Seattle Department of Transportation following the departure of Director Greg Spotts, and Jessyn Farrell is promoted to deputy mayor. “Over the last… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Harrell Promotes Experienced Legal and Judicial Leader Bonnie Glenn to Serve as OPA Director 

November 22, 2024

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that Bonnie Glenn will serve as the interim director of the Office of Police Accountability (OPA) following director Gino Betts’ upcoming resignation in December. Glenn currently serves as OPA deputy director and is an experienced leader in this space, with more than 25… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Public Safety, Racial Equity and Social Justice

Joint Statement from Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth

October 10, 2024

Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth issued the following statement after a shooting outside Nova High School in Seattle: “Today’s shooting outside Nova High School is yet another reminder of the senseless gun violence that is too common in our city. While we are fortunate that no one… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor

One Seattle Budget Proposal 2025-26 Speech Text

September 24, 2024

Good afternoon and thank you for joining us here today as I introduce my proposal for the 2025-26 budget. I want to offer my sincere thanks to Council President Nelson and all the members of the City Council for hosting us here today. We’re in Council Chambers because this is… [ Keep reading ]

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King County and Seattle Announce New Agreement on Use of King County Jail 

September 20, 2024

New agreement aimed at strengthening public safety across Seattle would give Seattle access to 135 jail beds and lift booking restrictions for misdemeanor crimes prioritized by the City of Seattle   Seattle – Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a new agreement regarding the City… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor, Public Safety

Mayor Harrell Shares Public Health Strategy and Proposes Budget Investments to Address Opioid Crisis

September 19, 2024

Includes new investment strategies as part of the City’s Public Health – Seattle & King County contract Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced proposed public health investments for 2025 – building on progress from ongoing initiatives and placing critical emphasis on combating the ongoing opioid overdose crisis. In 2025,… [ Keep reading ]

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Overlook Walk, a New Iconic Landmark on Seattle’s Waterfront to Open on October 4 

September 19, 2024

The new elevated park marks the near completion of Seattle’s multi-billion dollar Waterfront Park transformation—the largest civic project in Seattle since the 1962 World’s Fair.  Seattle – Mayor Harrell and the City of Seattle’s Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects are thrilled to announce the public opening of Overlook… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor