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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 ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Office of the MayorTagged With: State of the City

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 AdministrationTagged With: Budget

Mayor Harrell Statement on Council Passage of 2023-2024 Budget

November 30, 2022

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement: “The amendment process led to important changes in the proposed budget, including ensuring our police recruitment plan is funded and respecting the requests of parking enforcement officers to reside in SPD. The Council embraced our proposed budget’s needed investments in improving… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Office of the Mayor

City of Seattle Prepares for Winter Weather

November 29, 2022

The City of Seattle is tracking this week’s cold weather system and preparing to activate additional services as needed. This blog will be updated with the latest information on places for people to get indoors and out of the cold; keeping critical infrastructure open; changes to City services; and tips… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Public Safety

Mayor Harrell and Executive Constantine announce new agreement on City Hall Park

October 14, 2022

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a new agreement regarding the future of City Hall Park that will result in the City retaining ownership and developing a plan to safely activate the park and fountain area in Prefontaine Park. The new agreement will include the… [ Keep reading ]