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Mayor Harrell Signs New Police Contact to Permanently Expand CARE Department, Strengthen Accountability, and Improve Recruitment

December 11, 2025

Approval reflects monumental, nation-leading step forward in diversified public safety response Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed a new contract with rank-and-file Seattle police officers that will allow for the permanent expansion and direct dispatch of the CARE department’s crisis responder teams, marking a significant milestone for efforts to… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Public Health, Public Safety

Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Statement on Passage of Council Bill 121094 

October 28, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell made the following statement after the City Council unanimously approved legislation introduced by his administration to ban anti-competitive covenants that block new grocery stores and pharmacies: “Every neighborhood deserves convenient access to fresh, affordable, nutritious food and essential medicine. Period. “I applaud City Council’s… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Federal Response, Public Health

CARE’s NEXT PHASE: Mayor Harrell Delivers Permanent and Significant Expansion of Diversified Unarmed Response, Unlimited Crisis Responder Hiring, and Direct Dispatch for Thousands of Incidents 

October 22, 2025

Under a new police contract negotiated by Mayor Harrell’s administration, Seattle’s CARE Department crisis response teams will permanently expand beyond the limited pilot that launched in October 2023 and continue shifting the public safety paradigm. New contract strengthens accountability with 180-day investigation timeline resolution, provides dual language and education incentives… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Public Health, Public Safety

City of Seattle Announces Nearly $5 Million in Grants to Help Reduce Climate Pollution in Community, Affordable Housing, and Nonprofit Buildings 

October 21, 2025

Seattle — Today, the Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) announced $4.68 million in 2025 Building Decarbonization Grants to 17 awardees. The grants will pay for design and/or retrofits that will reduce climate pollution and help the buildings reach the upcoming emissions targets of the Building Emissions Performance Standard… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Environment and Sustainability, Public Health

Mayor Harrell Issues Executive Order Exploring Actions To Incentivize and Support Sufficient Distribution of Grocery Stores 

October 20, 2025

Executive Order considers exercising eminent domain powers, convenes a stakeholder workgroup, and commits to advocacy for changes to state law   Seattle – Today, Mayor Harrell issued an Executive Order to ensure adequate access to grocery stores in Seattle through a multipronged approach to addressing food deserts. These food deserts, which… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Harrell Proposes Legislation Banning Anti-Competitive Covenants that Block New Grocery Stores and Pharmacies 

October 1, 2025

Legislation aims to address food insecurity and reduce barriers to acquiring needed medications Seattle—Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the submission of legislation to the Seattle City Council that will prohibit the use of restrictive or negative covenants preventing a property from being used as a grocery store or pharmacy. Restrictive… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Economic Development, Environment and Sustainability, Public Health

Mayor Harrell Announces Proposal to Double CARE Response, Invest in Public Safety and Treatment with New Revenue 

September 18, 2025

Investments would allow for expansion of CARE Department responders and efforts, add new fire recruits, increase the post-overdose response team, and support community treatment and diversion programs. Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his funding proposal to expand the Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) Department and allow for… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Public Health, Public Safety

Mayor Harrell Announces $1.7 Million for Services Supporting Survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation  

September 12, 2025

Four community-based providers will deliver transitional housing and flexible help with service expansion beginning as soon as this month SEATTLE (September 12, 2025) – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced $1.7 million in new awards to expand services for survivors of commercial sexual exploitation (CSE). The 2025 CSE Survivor Services investments build on the City’s ongoing support for… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Bruce Harrell Announces Budget Proposal Investing Nearly $12 Million to Significantly Increase Food Access  

September 5, 2025

Harrell’s plan would increase City’s food investments by 20% to over $50 million, expand successful Fresh Bucks program, address grocery security and closures, and support food access in the face of federal funding cuts. Proposal also includes public safety solutions to support a vibrant Lake City and other neighborhoods, following place-based model piloted Downtown. Seattle – Today, in the Lake City neighborhood, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a comprehensive set… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Environment and Sustainability, Federal Response, Public HealthTagged With:

August 2025 Heat Resources

August 22, 2025

Heat Warning The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Seattle and the surrounding area. The Extreme Heat Warning is in effect through Tuesday morning at 5:00 AM. The City of Seattle is working together with our regional partners to plan and prepare for heat waves this… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Public Health, Public Safety