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Mayor Harrell Announces New Drowning Prevention and Youth Aquatics Initiative, Swim Seattle 

April 22, 2023

Seattle, WA—Today, Mayor Harrell together with Seattle Parks and Recreation, and recreation, child safety, and drowning-prevention partners, announced a new drowning-prevention and youth aquatics initiative, Swim Seattle. Swim Seattle is a new initiative that will combine the efforts of YMCA, Public Health—Seattle & King County, Associated Recreation Council, Washington State… Filed Under: Education and Youth

DOWNTOWN ACTIVATION PLAN: Mayor Harrell Announces Immediate Actions to Revitalize Downtown; Issues Executive Order to Address Fentanyl Crisis 

April 17, 2023

Seattle – Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled the first stage of the comprehensive Downtown Activation Plan to revitalize and reimagine Seattle’s downtown. Joined by dozens of downtown community, civic, and business leaders, Mayor Harrell introduced a set of immediate actions and short-term steps to make downtown neighborhoods safe, welcoming,… Filed Under: Economic Development, Public Safety

Mayor Harrell Announces One Seattle Day of Service on May 20

April 12, 2023

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

Mayor Harrell advances innovative Industrial and Maritime Strategy  

April 11, 2023

New approach strengthens protections for existing industrial and maritime lands; supports transit-oriented job growth in innovation centers near future light rail stations; supports smaller-scale industrial businesses and opportunities for maker spaces near residential areas; and creates opportunities for new housing.   Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced new legislation to… Filed Under: Economic Development, Transportation and Development

Mayor Bruce Harrell Statement on Shooting of Elijah Lewis

April 2, 2023

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 ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor

Mayor Bruce Harrell Announces Proposal for $970 Million Housing Levy to Address Seattle’s Growing Affordable Housing Needs 

March 30, 2023

Levy will fund critical investments toward 3000 new units of affordable housing, workforce stabilization, and other tools to address housing and homelessness crises. Seattle (March 30, 2023) – Speaking to a gathering of over 800 affordable housing developers, operators, funders, and community partners from across King County, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced… Filed Under: Housing and Homelessness

HDC Annual Luncheon Remarks – Announcement of 2023 Housing Levy 

March 30, 2023

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

Mayor Bruce Harrell Signs Permanent Sick and Safe Leave Legislation to Expand Protections for Gig Workers

March 29, 2023

The New Law Also Expands Paid Sick Leave to More Types of App-Based Workers SEATTLE – Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed into law new permanent paid sick and safe time (PSST) benefits for app-based workers. He was joined by Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, who sponsored the legislation. The City Council… Filed Under: Economic Development, Public Health

City of Seattle and Department of Justice File New Accountability Agreement as SPD Transitions to Next Phase of Reform 

March 28, 2023

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the joint filing of a new compliance agreement between the City of Seattle and the United States Department of Justice, as the Seattle Police Department prepares to transition into the next phase of sustained reform. The agreement recognizes the progress made by the… Filed Under: Public Safety

Mayor Harrell Statement on Sound Transit Substitute Motion No. M2023-18 

March 22, 2023

Seattle – Today, Mayor and Sound Transit Board Member Bruce Harrell released the following statement after proposing substitute Motion No. M2023-18 to amend the proposed modified preferred alternative for Ballard Link Extension:  “I am proposing a substitute motion that will advance the North of CID and South of CID stations… Filed Under: Transportation and Development