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Mayor Harrell and Councilmember Rinck Announce Proposal to Reduce Taxes for Small Businesses and Raise New Revenue to Protect Essential Human Services Investments from Trump Threats 

June 25, 2025

Proposal would add $90 million to protect investments in human services and other critical programs impacted by Trump’s threats to federal funding and economic uncertainty Small- and Medium-sized Business Tax Relief: 90% of Seattle businesses paying B&O tax would no longer pay the tax or see tax reductions Seattle —… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Economic Development, Housing and Homelessness, Public Health

Statements from Prominent Seattle Christian and Faith Leaders

May 27, 2025

Seattle – Today, a diverse group of Seattle Christian and Faith leaders made the following statements: Pastor Carey Anderson, First A.M.E. Church “As a clergyman and the Pastor of First A.M.E. Church, we stand with our Mayor Bruce Harrell who spends every day advancing the shared values of love, integrity,… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor

Mayor Harrell Statement on Extreme Right-Wing Rally at Cal Anderson Park

May 24, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement:  “Seattle is proud of our reputation as a welcoming, inclusive city for LGBTQ+ communities, and we stand with our trans neighbors when they face bigotry and injustice. Today’s far-right rally was held here for this very reason – to provoke… [ Keep reading ]

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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 ]

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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