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Mayor Harrell Statement on Passing of Dr. Charles Mitchell

Seattle – Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement after the passing of Dr. Charles Mitchell: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Charles Mitchell. A fellow Garfield Bulldog and UW Husky, Dr. Mitchell was a standout athlete and an exceptional chancellor of the Seattle Community… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell orders comprehensive permitting reforms to accelerate housing and small business growth

Executive order aims to cut housing review cycles by 50% or more, significantly improving production timelines to help address Seattle’s most urgent priorities Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell issued an executive order to launch the Permitting and Customer Trust (PACT) Team — a citywide initiative dedicated to making it… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Announces 4th Annual One Seattle Day of Service on July 12

Seattle – Today at Lumen Field during Club World Cup festivities, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined the Seattle FIFA World Cup 26 Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) and community leaders to announce that volunteer registration has opened for the 4th Annual One Seattle Day of Service on Saturday, July 12, 2025. This year’s Day… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Statement on Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy

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 ]

Mayor Harrell and the Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects & Sound Transit join civic and community leaders to celebrate the completion of pedestrian and bicycle improvements on Pike and Pine streets.

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 ]

Statement from Mayor Harrell on Immigration Enforcement

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 ]

Statement from Mayor Bruce Harrell on Boulder Attack

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 ]

Mayor Harrell Calls on County Assessor John Arthur Wilson to Resign

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 ]

Statements from Prominent Seattle Christian and Faith Leaders

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 ]

Mayor Harrell Statement on Extreme Right-Wing Rally at Cal Anderson Park

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 ]