Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced new promotions to and within his Cabinet. Effective February 4th, Adiam Emery will serve as the next interim director of the Seattle Department of Transportation following the departure of Director Greg Spotts, and Jessyn Farrell is promoted to deputy mayor. “Over the last… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement after a homicide in Capitol Hill: “This senseless act of violence is heartbreaking and unacceptable, and my deepest condolences are with the victim’s family and loved ones. The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating this incident with haste to hold… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is planning ahead and will be prepared to respond in case of major winter weather events in the coming months. There are no major forecasted events at this time. Check seattle.gov/winter-weather for updates and information. “City staff and crews are proactively preparing to keep streets accessible,… [ Keep reading ]
Currently the Madison, Wisconsin Chief of Police, Barnes brings to Seattle a record of accomplishment, including implementing solutions that have driven a 67% decrease in homicides, a 40% decrease in auto thefts, and a 19% decrease in reports of shots fired so far in 2024, as well as advancing strategies… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement after the homicide of a King County Metro bus driver in the University District: “This attack on King County Metro operator Shawn Yim is shocking and heartbreaking. My deepest sympathies are with Mr. Yim’s family as they grapple with the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Yesterday, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed the City’s 2025-2026 biennial budget into law, totaling $8.5 billion in overall appropriations including $1.9 billion in General Fund. Responding to a $250 million deficit, the final budget adopted by the City Council includes many of the priority investments areas from the mayor’s… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Harrell released the following statement after a series of stabbings in the Chinatown-International District: “The stabbings in Little Saigon and the Chinatown-International District are horrific, appalling, and shouldn’t occur anywhere in our city. I am grateful for the efforts of first responders in arresting a suspect… [ Keep reading ]
Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement: “Yesterday, millions of Americans exercised their right to vote, including hundreds of thousands of Seattle residents. I am grateful to live in a country that respects the democratic process and the vote of the people, whether it is the result we… [ Keep reading ]
Today – The City of Seattle achieved the Levy to Move Seattle commitment to build Safe Routes to School improvements at every public school in the city. While this meets the goal established by the 2015 Move Seattle Levy, Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is committed to continue building more… [ Keep reading ]
Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth issued the following statement after a shooting outside Nova High School in Seattle: “Today’s shooting outside Nova High School is yet another reminder of the senseless gun violence that is too common in our city. While we are fortunate that no one… [ Keep reading ]
