Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced $27.8 million in awards to 33 projects through the Equitable Development Initiative (EDI), part of the City’s effort to support property ownership among Seattle’s diverse communities in neighborhoods at high risk of displacement. The EDI Advisory Board and a community review panel assessed… [ Keep reading ]
Executive Order considers exercising eminent domain powers, convenes a stakeholder workgroup, and commits to advocacy for changes to state law Seattle – Today, Mayor Harrell issued an Executive Order to ensure adequate access to grocery stores in Seattle through a multipronged approach to addressing food deserts. These food deserts, which… [ Keep reading ]
Legislation aims to address food insecurity and reduce barriers to acquiring needed medications Seattle—Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the submission of legislation to the Seattle City Council that will prohibit the use of restrictive or negative covenants preventing a property from being used as a grocery store or pharmacy. Restrictive… [ Keep reading ]
Executive Order, Tax Relief, and Expanded Resources Aim to Cut Red Tape, Reduce Costs, and Fuel Recovery Seattle—Today, Mayor Harrell, joined by Council President Sara Nelson, Office of Economic Development Director Markham McIntyre, and local small business owners, announced new and expanded investments in his 2026 proposed budget — along… [ Keep reading ]
Proposal would protect critical investments from Trump’s threats while lowering taxes for small- and medium-sized businesses Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8, Citywide) and small business leaders, human services providers, and labor advocates to sign legislation that will place a proposal on Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Councilmember Mark Solomon to sign two pieces of legislation that advance Downtown Activation Plan (DAP) goals of revitalizing downtown’s economy and creating more housing. “Housing, jobs, and a diversity of small businesses are critical to the economic vitality and vibrancy of downtown Seattle,”… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Mark Solomon celebrated the adoption of new legislation that will create a tax exemption for the conversion of underutilized commercial property into residential housing. The bill was unanimously adopted by the City Council. “We want downtown Seattle to not only be… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced $22 million in awards to 42 projects through the Equitable Development Initiative (EDI), part of the City’s effort to support property ownership among Seattle’s diverse communities in neighborhoods at high risk of displacement. This round of targeted EDI funding is intended to close… [ Keep reading ]
Pioneer Square East-West Pedestrian Improvements project creates more accessible and enjoyable travel between downtown Seattle and the new Waterfront Park through Pioneer Square neighborhood. Seattle (December 4, 2024) – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined the Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects, the Pioneer Square Alliance and community partners to celebrate… [ Keep reading ]
