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Joint Statement from KCRHA Governing Committee Chairs Mayor Harrell and Executive Constantine on KCRHA Leadership Changes 

May 16, 2023

Seattle – Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and King County Executive Dow Constantine, who serve as Chairs of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) Governing Committee, released the following statement after CEO Marc Dones announced they will resign from their position in June: “We thank KCRHA CEO Marc Dones… Filed Under: City Administration, Housing and Homelessness

Mayor Bruce Harrell Announces Strategic Leadership Change at Seattle City Light

March 17, 2023

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that Seattle City Light (SCL) General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Debra Smith will transition into an advisory position with the utility to evaluate the utility’s long term strategic directions and structure. Smith will transition to the new role in July and will retire… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Harrell Launches National Search for Permanent Director of the Office of Arts & Culture 

March 13, 2023

Seeking innovative leader reflecting Seattle’s storied history of arts excellence, search will center community and creative voices, feature search committee of prominent Seattle arts leaders Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the City of Seattle will begin a nationwide search for the next permanent director of the City’s Office… Filed Under: Arts and Culture, City Administration

Mayor Bruce Harrell proclaims February 24 as “Day of Solidarity with The People of Ukraine” 

February 24, 2023

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell issued a proclamation marking the first anniversary of Russia’s attack on Ukraine and expressing the City of Seattle’s ongoing solidarity with the Ukrainian people. solidarity with the Ukrainian people. “The unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops and the devastating toll it… Filed Under: City Administration, Office of the Mayor

2023 State of the City Speech – Seattle: The City of the Future We’re Building Today

February 21, 2023

Taylor, thank you for introducing me. You represent the hope of our youth and your voice helps me push back against the kinds of cynicism and pessimism which only serve to impede Seattle’s future. Cynicism is best left to those who are old in spirit. Not you and me. As… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Harrell Nominates Jenifer Chao to be Next Director of Department of Neighborhoods 

February 9, 2023

SEATTLE (February 9, 2023) – Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that he will appoint Jenifer Chao to serve as the next Director of the Department of Neighborhoods (DON). Chao, a community engagement leader, currently serves as the Deputy Director of Strategy and Administration in the City of Seattle’s Finance… Filed Under: City Administration

King County and City of Seattle announce updates to employee vaccine mandate

February 6, 2023

Following updated public health guidelines, King County and the City of Seattle will no longer require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. In alignment with updated Public Health – Seattle and King County guidance, Executive Dow Constantine and Mayor Bruce Harrell announced today that King County… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Public Health

Mayor Harrell Nominates Rebecca Gonzales to be Next Director of the Community Safety and Communications Center 

January 19, 2023

Seattle – Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that he will appoint Rebecca “Reba” Gonzales to be the next Interim Director of the Community Safety and Communications Center (CSCC). Gonzales currently serves as a Deputy Chief with the Seattle Fire Department (SFD), overseeing the department’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Public Safety

Seattle Center Director Robert Nellams to Retire After 40-Year Career in City Government 

December 21, 2022

Interim director to serve while search committee of community leaders and Seattle Center stakeholders seeks new director Seattle – The City of Seattle is launching a search for the next Seattle Center Director to succeed Robert Nellams, who is retiring in February 2023 after 40 years of service to the… Filed Under: City Administration

Mayor Harrell signs City of Seattle’s 2023-2024 Budget into Law 

December 8, 2022

Seattle – Mayor Bruce Harrell signed the 2023-2024 Budget into law, totaling approximately $7.4 billion in appropriations overall, including $1.6 billion in General Fund. This is the first biennial budget since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Responding to a $141 million revenue gap, the final budget adopted by the… Filed Under: City Administration