City Administration Archives - Office of the Mayor

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 Signs the City of Seattle’s 2025-2026 Budget Into Law

November 26, 2024

Seattle – Yesterday, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed the City’s 2025-2026 biennial budget into law, totaling $8.5 billion in overall appropriations including $1.9 billion in General Fund. Responding to a $250 million deficit, the final budget adopted by the City Council includes many of the priority investments areas from the mayor’s… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Office of the Mayor

King County and City of Seattle renew commitment to the Regional Homelessness Authority and enhance governance structure to further coordination and collaboration

August 15, 2024

Seattle – King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a revised Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) that will streamline the governance structure at the agency to improve transparency, coordination, and oversight. Approval of the proposed amended and restated ILA reaffirms the… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Housing and Homelessness

King County and Sound Transit Join Mayor Harrell in Announcing Return to Office Policy Changes

August 5, 2024

City of Seattle Executive Branch employees will be expected to be in-person three days a week starting November 4, as other private and public sector partners, including King County and Sound Transit, share their return to office policies supporting increased in-person collaboration. Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Citywide Strategy, Office of the Mayor

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

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

Mayor Harrell Signs New Police Contract to Support Recruitment and Accountability After Council Passage

May 15, 2024

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed a new contract with rank-and-file police officers into law following its passage by the City Council. The agreement is an important step to addressing Seattle’s police staffing crisis, expanding civilian public safety responses, and strengthening police accountability. “The new police officer contract is a… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Public Safety

Mayor Harrell Announces Additions and Changes to Cabinet and Office Staff

May 8, 2024

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced additions and changes to his Cabinet and Mayor’s Office staff: Natalie Walton-Anderson will join Mayor Harrell’s staff on June 5, 2024 as the Director of Public Safety. She fills the position previously held by Kerry Keefe who moved to a role with the… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration

Mayor Harrell Announces New Tentative Agreement to Support Recruitment and Retention of Police Officers, Boost Accountability, and Expand Civilian Diversification

April 29, 2024

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell shared the details of the tentative agreement reached with rank-and-file Seattle police officers focusing on recruitment and retention, improved accountability, and civilianization toward a diversified safety response system. Mayor Harrell has submitted legislation to the City Council to approve the proposed agreement following its… [ Keep reading ]