Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement after the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy proposal passed out of the Select Committee: “This is a positive step forward for my proposal to double access to childcare, expand mental health and student safety services in schools, and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Harrell, the City of Seattle’s Office of the Waterfront, Civic Projects and Sound Transit, alongside civic and community leaders, celebrated the completion of pedestrian and bicycle improvements on Pike and Pine streets. These enhancements were designed in coordination with the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to strengthen east-west connections between… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell made the following statement: “We have heard rumors and media reports regarding ICE raids in Seattle today or this week, and are in close contact with the Governor’s Office, the Attorney General’s office, and King County to ensure a coordinated response. At this time,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell made the following statement: “The violent anti-Semitic attack in Boulder is horrific and appalling, and my deepest thoughts are with the victims and their families as they heal both mentally and physically. This type of targeted violence and hate against people based on their… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement: “I am appalled by the stories of County Assessor Wilson’s conduct and want to add my voice to the community and elected leaders calling on him to resign his position. While he has a right to due legal process, the published… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, a diverse group of Seattle Christian and Faith leaders made the following statements: Pastor Carey Anderson, First A.M.E. Church “As a clergyman and the Pastor of First A.M.E. Church, we stand with our Mayor Bruce Harrell who spends every day advancing the shared values of love, integrity,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement: “Seattle is proud of our reputation as a welcoming, inclusive city for LGBTQ+ communities, and we stand with our trans neighbors when they face bigotry and injustice. Today’s far-right rally was held here for this very reason – to provoke… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell made the following statement after a shooting in Pioneer Square: “Last night’s gun violence that took the lives of three people and injured one more is a devastating, heartbreaking tragedy for our city. My thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Harrell announces a combined $1 million investment by the City, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), and Amazon to improve blocks, businesses, and lives in the heart of the historic district. C-ID Ambassadors Program marks launch of “TAAF Cities” initiative to catalyze cross-sector collaboration to support Seattle’s AAPI communities; Amazon… [ Keep reading ]
Transformative investments in Seattle youth and families will double access to affordable childcare, expand mental health and student safety services at schools, and create a new career pathway to enter skilled trades Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Councilmember Maritza Rivera, the Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning… [ Keep reading ]
