Mayor Harrell: “We cannot view this as a zero-sum competition between the regional spine and Seattle projects. Instead, we must work together to find innovative solutions that deliver on our promises to voters while managing costs responsibly.” Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement: “Today’s Sound Transit… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE–Today, Mayor Harrell issued the following statement in response to ICE’s detainment of Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry, and community calls for his release: “Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry served our country and was taking the lawful steps toward citizenship. Detaining him in that process is unjust and undermines faith in the system. This… [ Keep reading ]
NOFA will support the production, preservation, and stabilization of affordable housing across Seattle UPDATE: NOFA award recipients are being finalized in December 2025, advancing projects that are expected to create, stabilize, or preserve hundreds of affordable rental homes in our communities. This investment builds on the more than 8,200 affordable… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3) released the following statement after Seattle Parks and Recreation issued a park use permit for a religious concert event at Gas Works Park: “According to the law, the City cannot deny or unilaterally relocate permits for public spaces… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, in honor of legendary Seattle Mariners’ player Ichiro Suzuki’s induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame weekend and the retirement of his jersey number, Mayor Bruce Harrell declared August 9 “Ichiro Day” in Seattle. READ: Proclamation Celebrating Ichiro Suzuki “Today, Seattle honors Ichiro Suzuki, a global… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle— Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson introduced two new pieces of legislation to accelerate retail occupancy by amending existing building codes and reducing time-consuming regulatory barriers and costs for small businesses seeking to activate vacant commercial storefronts. “In Seattle we are committed to building… [ Keep reading ]
Tiny houses will be part of two new villages set to open this fall in partnership with the Low Income Housing Institute Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that the City will add more than 100 new tiny houses through two new tiny house villages in partnership with the Low Income… [ Keep reading ]
Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell made the following statement: “In Seattle, our approach to homelessness is driven by urgency and compassion – leading to record shelter referrals, an 80% reduction in tent encampments, and thousands of new affordable and supportive housing units. We’ve reduced crime and street disorder, outpaced the county… [ Keep reading ]
On the Fourth of July, over 500 Seattleites claimed their citizenship — and their future. The following Op-Ed was written by Mayor Bruce Harrell and published by the South Seattle Emerald on July 14, 2025. On the 249th celebration of our independence, beneath the Space Needle, more than 500 people… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement: “President Trump’s ‘signature’ bill is a hallmark of his approach to governing – it’s an action plan to gut needed supports for the country’s most vulnerable residents and families, provide massive tax breaks to the wealthiest among us, and worry… [ Keep reading ]
