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Mayor Harrell Announces 2026 Budget Proposal with Focus on Affordability, Public Safety, Homelessness, and Protecting Local Priorities from Federal Threats 

September 23, 2025

Mayor proposes 2026 budget that makes record investments in affordable housing, doubles the CARE department’s crisis responders, and protects critical services from the Trump administration’s threats Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his 2026 budget proposal aimed at making progress on Seattle’s greatest challenges with investments in increasing affordability,… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Harrell to Nominate Chief Barnes for City Council Confirmation Following a Record-Setting First 100 Days    

May 20, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that he will nominate Police Chief Shon Barnes to the City Council for confirmation after serving 100 days as interim chief. The chief’s effective and energetic first 100 days included getting to know the Seattle community through extensive community engagements and early efforts… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Public Safety

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

Mayor Harrell Issues Executive Order to Improve the Accessibility of City Resources and Information

February 21, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell issued an Executive Order to improve accessibility of information through a One Seattle Community Communications Strategy. The strategy includes the creation of the Seattle’s first plain language plan and new approaches to make information and services more accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities and… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Citywide Strategy, Technology

Today: Chief Shon Barnes Marks First Day at the Seattle Police Department

January 31, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell welcomed Chief Shon Barnes on his first day as Chief of Police at the Seattle Police Department (SPD). “I’m excited to welcome Chief Barnes to the Seattle Police Department, marking the beginning of a new chapter for our police department and our city,” said… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Public Safety

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

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

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