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The Liberty Project: Mayor Harrell Announces New Small Business Growth Program with University of Washington, Seattle University and Tabor 100 

June 1, 2023

The City of Seattle and partners will launch the Liberty Project – a new innovative business growth program focused on increasing revenues for businesses owned by underrepresented communities in Seattle – particularly Black-owned businesses. New initiative will build on work of partner institutions and Seattle Restored program, enhancing Downtown Activation… Filed Under: Economic Development, Racial Equity and Social Justice

Mayor Harrell Announces $13.5 Million to Community Organizations Through the Equitable Development Initiative 

May 5, 2023

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced $13,550,000 in awards through the Equitable Development Initiative (EDI), part of the City’s effort to support property ownership among Seattle’s diverse cultural communities in high displacement risk neighborhoods. The City awarded funds to community organizations for site acquisition and major capital projects, as well as… Filed Under: Economic Development, Racial Equity and Social Justice

Mayor Harrell and Councilmember Strauss Advance New Efforts to Increase Seattle’s Tree Canopy; Plant and Preserve Thousands of Trees 

March 7, 2023

New legislation and Executive Order aim to reverse recent declines in canopy coverage, improve equity in tree planting, and address climate and affordability issues in tandem Office of Sustainability & Environment Director Jessyn Farrell: “This is the strongest mayoral legislation the city has seen to promote tree protections and canopy growth…” Seattle… Filed Under: Environment and Sustainability, Racial Equity and Social JusticeTagged With:

Mayor Bruce Harrell, Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda Honor D’Vonne Pickett, Jr. with Honorary Designation of E. Union 

February 23, 2023

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 Signs Executive Order Supporting Culturally Responsive Victim and Family Support Services for Immigrant and Refugee Families 

February 1, 2023

SEATTLE (February 1, 2023) – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed a new Executive Order directing City departments crisis response teams to work together to coordinate and adopt practices and procedures which are culturally, linguistically, and religiously responsive under the law in situations related to sudden, unexpected, and unnatural death.   Mayor… Filed Under: Public Safety, Racial Equity and Social Justice

Mayor Harrell, Council President Juarez propose honorary name “Dzidzilalich” for Alaskan Way and Elliott Way, elevating Coast Salish tribal history and culture

December 14, 2022

SEATTLE – Mayor Bruce Harrell, City Council President Debora Juarez, and key waterfront leaders are proposing to establish an honorary name for Alaskan Way and Elliott Way, between S Dearborn St and Bell St. “Dzidzalalich” (pronounced: dzee-dzuh-lah-leech) means “Little Crossing Over Place” in the Coast Salish language Lushootseed. This honorary… Filed Under: Racial Equity and Social Justice

Mayor Harrell Signs Suite of Legislation to Improve Equity in Cannabis Industry

September 20, 2022

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed three bills into law to address equity in the cannabis industry by helping foster a more diverse industry and supporting cannabis store workers. Mayor Harrell was joined by Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, who helped develop the legislation and sponsored the bills in council. The bills… [ Keep reading ]

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