Seattle – This week, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed the City of Seattle’s 2026 budget into law, totaling $8.9 billion in appropriations overall and $2.0 billion toward General Fund priorities. Passed unanimously by the City Council last week, the final budget preserves key priorities from the mayor’s proposed budget, including record… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Harrell’s directive provided three weeks of emergency food assistance totaling up to $3 million in response to SNAP funding uncertainty during federal government shutdown Seattle—Yesterday, Mayor Bruce Harrell proclaimed the end of the City’s Limited Civil Emergency issued on October 30 in response to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)… [ Keep reading ]
New City webpage at seattle.gov/food-assistance provides information on food resources and ways to help Seattle — Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Limited Civil Emergency was unanimously confirmed by City Council. Due to ongoing uncertainty about the amount and timing of federal funding for the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), the City… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the below statement after the federal court granted the City a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit initiated by Mayor Harrell, City Attorney Ann Davison, and the City of Seattle. While the Trump administration has attempted to unlawfully withhold millions in federal funds to the City because… [ Keep reading ]
Executive action provides emergency funding to support food programs through end of the year or until the federal government restores SNAP funding Seattle—Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell proclaimed a limited civil emergency in response to the looming potential lapse in federal funding for the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) starting on… [ Keep reading ]
New ordinance will also require officers to clearly display badges or emblems of agency, increasing transparency and accountability Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell proposed a new ordinance to prohibit the use of face coverings by law enforcement, with limited exceptions, and require all law enforcement officials to have visible… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell made the following statement after the City Council unanimously approved legislation introduced by his administration to ban anti-competitive covenants that block new grocery stores and pharmacies: “Every neighborhood deserves convenient access to fresh, affordable, nutritious food and essential medicine. Period. “I applaud City Council’s… [ Keep reading ]
Amid the federal shutdown, Seattle leaders are helping impacted workers access immediate support and spotlight the City’s ongoing affordability and utility assistance programs that help residents save on everyday costs year-round. SEATTLE – As the federal government shutdown continues, Mayor Bruce Harrell, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and the City of Seattle are partnering to… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed two Executive Orders to safeguard Seattle communities from federal overreach and unlawful actions from the Trump administration, with a focus on preparedness and coordination in the event of unilateral troop deployment and protecting immigrant and refugee communities. The first Executive Order protects local… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell made the following statement: “Instead of working with Democrats to prevent shutdown and protect the American people, President Trump and Congressional Republicans are inflicting more pain to working families across the nation. Residents of Seattle rely on the federal government for essential benefits and… [ Keep reading ]
