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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, Labor and Community Partners Celebrate 10-Year Impact of Priority Hire Program 

October 15, 2025

Seattle –Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined the Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS), union leaders, contractors, and training and community partners today to celebrate the 10-year impact of the City’s Priority Hire program. Created in 2015 through a City Ordinance co-sponsored by then-Councilmember Harrell, the program is operated by FAS… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Racial Equity and Social Justice, Transportation and Development

Mayor Bruce Harrell Statement on August 28 Sound Transit Meeting 

August 29, 2025

Mayor Harrell: “We cannot view this as a zero-sum competition between the regional spine and Seattle projects. Instead, we must work together to find innovative solutions that deliver on our promises to voters while managing costs responsibly.”  Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement: “Today’s Sound Transit… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor, Transportation and Development

Transforming East Marginal Way: Safer Travel and Jobs – Four Months Early 

August 27, 2025

Strengthening Seattle’s freight network and expanding safe bike connections in SODO with Levy to Move Seattle and federal funding  SEATTLE – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), project advocates, and funding partners to get an early look at the near-complete safety and travel upgrades along… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Harrell Signs Legislation to Streamline Sound Transit Permitting and Support Faster Expansion of Light Rail 

July 2, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined King County Executive Shannon Braddock and transportation leaders to sign new legislation that will streamline the permitting process for Sound Transit expansion to Ballard and West Seattle. The light rail transit facilities land use code amendments legislation was adopted unanimously by City Council… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Harrell Signs Suite of Downtown Activation Plan Legislation to Fill Vacant Storefronts, Extend Housing Permits

May 6, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Councilmember Mark Solomon to sign two pieces of legislation that advance Downtown Activation Plan (DAP) goals of revitalizing downtown’s economy and creating more housing. “Housing, jobs, and a diversity of small businesses are critical to the economic vitality and vibrancy of downtown Seattle,”… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Economic Development, Housing and Homelessness, Transportation and Development

Mayor Bruce Harrell Announces Legislation to Build Light Rail Faster and Support Smooth Construction

April 25, 2025

Seattle – Today, Seattle Mayor and Sound Transit Board Member Bruce Harrell announced new legislation to support the expansion of light rail in Seattle, with a goal of cutting permit review times in half. Revising Seattle’s land use code will lead to better neighborhood transit connections through faster permitting and strengthening the… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Harrell Proposes Infrastructure Cost-Sharing Legislation to Remove Barriers to Housing and Growth 

April 23, 2025

Legislation would more equitably distribute utility infrastructure improvement costs across development projects SEATTLE (April 23, 2025) – Mayor Bruce Harrell has proposed legislation designed to unlock housing and essential development in neighborhoods that lack utility infrastructure needed for growth. This includes more than 25% of Seattle city blocks outside of… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Housing and Homelessness, Transportation and Development

Mayor Harrell Issues Earth Day Executive Order to Update Seattle’s Climate Action Plan, Accelerate Emissions Reductions from Transportation 

April 22, 2025

Seattle – Today, on Earth Day, Mayor Bruce Harrell issued an Executive Order directing City departments to respond to Seattle’s current and future climate challenges with a focus on building resilience, growing a green economy, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from transportation. The Executive Order calls for a suite… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Harrell Issues Executive Order to Expedite Seattle Light Rail Expansion

February 20, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor and Sound Transit Board Member Bruce Harrell announced a new Executive Order to improve the coordination of City of Seattle (City) efforts to safely and efficiently speed up the delivery of light rail to West Seattle and Ballard. The voter-approved Sound Transit (ST) 3 project is… [ Keep reading ]

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