Office of the Mayor

Mayor Harrell and Councilmember Mosqueda Advance Millions Toward Increased Mental Health Resources for Seattle Students

November 22, 2022

Supporting Seattle students following Ingraham High School shooting, increased funding will bring City investments in mental health resources and School-Based Health Centers to $9.4 million in 2023 and $9.6 million in 2024. Seattle – The City Council’s Budget Committee unanimously approved Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda’s joint proposal to… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Education and Youth

Mayor Harrell Appoints Advisory Panel on Sexual Assault and System Reform as Part of SPD Comprehensive Review

November 17, 2022

Seattle (November 17, 2022) – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the formation of an advisory panel that will inform efforts to support victims of sexual assault and hold offenders accountable through effective investigations. Mayor Harrell and Chief Adrian Diaz are committed to identifying and addressing systemic issues in the Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Public Safety

Mayor Harrell proposes legislation to support swift affordable housing production; exempt affordable rental housing projects from design review

November 15, 2022

Seattle – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has put forward legislation to support faster development of needed affordable housing by exempting affordable rental housing projects from design review. Developed in partnership with Councilmembers Dan Strauss and Teresa Mosqueda, the bill would continue a process change first developed under the COVID-19 State… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Housing and Homelessness

Seattle Announced as the Third APEC Senior Officials’ and Ministerial Meetings Site During U.S. Host Year in August 2023

October 27, 2022

Seattle – The U.S. Department of State, the State of Washington, and the City of Seattle are pleased to announce Seattle, Washington as the site of the third Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Senior Officials’ and Ministerial Meetings, including the Women and the Economy Forum, during the U.S. APEC host year… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy

Mayor Harrell Details Proposed Efforts to Beautify City; Address Surge in Graffiti

October 27, 2022

Plan would increase graffiti removal, create outlets for murals and artistic expression, support victims, expand volunteer activities, and increase enforcement options Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell detailed elements of his One Seattle Graffiti Plan to beautify Seattle and address a surge in graffiti through new strategies and proposed budget… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Arts and Culture, Public Safety

Seattle’s Green New Deal Wins Global Recognition and Award at the C40 World Mayors Summit

October 25, 2022

SEATTLE, WA (October 25, 2022) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell accepted an award from C40 Cities and Bloomberg Philanthropies for the critical work Seattle is doing to advance community-driven, tangible climate action and justice through the Green New Deal. Seattle was nominated for “Building a Climate Movement” alongside other projects… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Environment and Sustainability

One Seattle Homelessness Action Plan Posts Q3 Data Updates

October 21, 2022

New data shows progress in key areas of bringing people indoors, new housing units, and reducing encampment site numbers Seattle – Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled the third quarter data updates for the City’s One Seattle Homelessness Action Plan. These new data sets come on the heels of the… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor

Mayor Harrell Statement on Killing of D’Vonne Pickett, Jr.

October 20, 2022

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement: “I am deeply saddened by the tragic killing of D’Vonne Pickett, Jr., a father, businessman, mentor, and pillar in our Central District community. D’Vonne was known for his kindness, determination, and passion for uplifting the Seattle community and making a positive… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor

Mayor Harrell and Executive Constantine announce new agreement on City Hall Park

October 14, 2022

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a new agreement regarding the future of City Hall Park that will result in the City retaining ownership and developing a plan to safely activate the park and fountain area in Prefontaine Park. The new agreement will include the… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Office of the Mayor

Mayor Harrell Proposes Unified Care Team Investments to Make Neighborhoods and Public Spaces Clean and Accessible

October 13, 2022

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell shared additional details of his Unified Care Team plan for clean and accessible Seattle neighborhoods, parks, and open spaces as included in the mayor’s proposed budget. The proposal includes new investments to enhance services offered by the Unified Care Team and to adjust from… [ Keep reading ]