Find Posts By Topic

Posts categorized under Office of the Mayor Archives - Page 3 of 11 - Office of the Mayor

Mayor Harrell Announces 2025-2026 Budget Proposal

Mayor proposes budget to close $250 million deficit focused on comprehensive public safety approach, record affordable housing investment, and maintaining effective public services Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his 2025-2026 budget proposal with investments that reflect his continued commitment to build a safe, equitable, and thriving One Seattle…. [ Keep reading ]

King County and Seattle Announce New Agreement on Use of King County Jail 

New agreement aimed at strengthening public safety across Seattle would give Seattle access to 135 jail beds and lift booking restrictions for misdemeanor crimes prioritized by the City of Seattle   Seattle – Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a new agreement regarding the City… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Shares Public Health Strategy and Proposes Budget Investments to Address Opioid Crisis

Includes new investment strategies as part of the City’s Public Health – Seattle & King County contract Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced proposed public health investments for 2025 – building on progress from ongoing initiatives and placing critical emphasis on combating the ongoing opioid overdose crisis. In 2025,… [ Keep reading ]

Overlook Walk, a New Iconic Landmark on Seattle’s Waterfront to Open on October 4 

The new elevated park marks the near completion of Seattle’s multi-billion dollar Waterfront Park transformation—the largest civic project in Seattle since the 1962 World’s Fair.  Seattle – Mayor Harrell and the City of Seattle’s Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects are thrilled to announce the public opening of Overlook… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle Celebrates the Completion of Construction to Transform Madison Street for RapidRide G Line

Seattle, WA – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell celebrated the completion of major construction on the Madison Rapid Ride G Line project with federal and local leaders at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The project added miles of red bus lanes for the new RapidRide G Line, along with extensive upgrades and improvements… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Expands Efforts to Support Student Safety and Mental Health in Partnership with Seattle Public Schools 

Building on the 100 Days of Action initiative with King County and Mayor Harrell’s Executive Order to Address Gun Violence in Schools and Protect Youth, these new investments will go into effect throughout 2024-2025 school year to address immediate and long-term student and community safety priorities. The City’s $12.25 million investment in… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Directs $2.85M to Expand Substance Use Disorder Detox and Treatment Beds 

Opioid settlement funding to support expansion of services at Valley Cities Recovery Place Seattle Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a $2.85M investment to provide dedicated detox and inpatient treatment bed capacity for those with substance use disorder (SUD). Funding will support additional bed capacity at Valley Cities Recovery… [ Keep reading ]

King County and Sound Transit Join Mayor Harrell in Announcing Return to Office Policy Changes 

City of Seattle Executive Branch employees will be expected to be in-person three days a week starting November 4, as other private and public sector partners, including King County and Sound Transit, share their return to office policies supporting increased in-person collaboration. Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Statement on Minimum Wage Discussions

Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell issued the following statement on minimum wage discussions: “Seattle is proud of our national leadership in advancing policies for living wages and worker standards in all sectors, including restaurants. As a member of the task force and City Council that helped deliver a $15 minimum wage,… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Joins Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative to Advance City Progress and Improve Outcomes for Residents 

Mayor Harrell is among the 39 mayors across 11 countries and five continents who will receive executive education and management training to strengthen their city hall and deliver results for communities. Today – The City of Seattle and Mayor Bruce Harrell were selected for the eighth class of the Bloomberg… [ Keep reading ]