Seattle – Last week, Mayor Bruce Harrell welcomed graduate students participating in the 2023 Mayor’s Public Policy Fellowship to develop public policy and programs for the public good. Working with departments across the City, the nine Fellows will work on and learn from a wide range of meaningful projects for… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced changes to his organizational structure, which will become effective by September 1, 2023. Senior Deputy Mayor Monisha Harrell will depart the Harrell Administration and will collaboratively transition her portfolio to other members of Mayor Harrell’s Executive Team; Executive General Manager Adiam Emery and Director… [ Keep reading ]
Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement: “My deepest condolences go out to Sung Kwon and the entire family of Eina Kwon who was tragically murdered this past Tuesday in our Belltown Neighborhood. Eina was a leader in our community and business owner, running Aburiya Bento House with her… [ Keep reading ]
Bold proposals will inform future legislative and regulatory efforts to advance conversion projects, optimize urban assets, and meet unique neighborhood needs Mayor Bruce Harrell and The Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) announced the winners of the City’s design competition seeking innovative ideas for downtown office space conversions. The winning proposals exemplified imaginative and achievable… Filed Under: Economic Development, Housing and Homelessness, Office of the Mayor
Volunteer registration is now open for 110 service events in neighborhoods across the City of Seattle Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced registration has opened for the second One Seattle Day of Service, which will be held in neighborhoods across the city on May 20, 2023. “The organizing principle… Filed Under: Office of the Mayor
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement: “Elijah’s death is tragic and heartbreaking. Elijah was a young, effective, and authentic advocate – part of a new generation of community leaders committed to the Central District and South Seattle. He knew the power of mentorship – dedicating his time and… [ Keep reading ]
Thank you, Patience, for that introduction, and good afternoon and congrats on 35 years Housing Development Consortium! It’s fitting that one of the key themes in today’s event is partnership and collaboration. Because that’s exactly the kind of One Seattle approach we need if we’re going to make transformative progress… Filed Under: Housing and Homelessness, Office of the Mayor
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell issued a proclamation marking the first anniversary of Russia’s attack on Ukraine and expressing the City of Seattle’s ongoing solidarity with the Ukrainian people. solidarity with the Ukrainian people. “The unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops and the devastating toll it… Filed Under: City Administration, Office of the Mayor
On Wednesday, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda hosted a ceremony to rename a section of Union Street “D’Vonne Pickett, Jr. Way” in honor of the late community leader. Pickett was shot and killed in October outside The Postman, the mailing services shop he opened in 2018. Pickett and his wife,… Filed Under: Office of the Mayor, Racial Equity and Social Justice
Mayor Harrell lays out immediate and long-term priorities for Seattle’s future including Downtown Activation Plan, public safety framework, homelessness and housing solutions, transportation and climate action Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered the 2023 State of the City Address. Speaking in the shadow of the Space Needle from Fisher Pavilion… Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Office of the Mayor
