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Mayor Harrell Signs Downtown Design Review Exemption Legislation to Encourage More Housing, Jobs, and Economic Activity

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined business leaders and developers to sign legislation that waives new development projects in downtown neighborhoods from the full design review process to increase economic activity and vitality in the city’s center and decrease the amount of time and cost to complete projects. “The… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Surpasses 2015 Transportation Levy Goal to Build Safe Routes to School Improvements at Every Public School in the City

Today – The City of Seattle achieved the Levy to Move Seattle commitment to build Safe Routes to School improvements at every public school in the city. While this meets the goal established by the 2015 Move Seattle Levy, Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is committed to continue building more… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle, Grow America, and JPMorgan Chase Celebrate the Return of Beloved Marjorie’s Restaurant in Seattle’s Central District 

Community staple and acclaimed restaurant to reopen through the Business Community Ownership Fund, a first-in-the-nation business property ownership program  Mayor Bruce Harrell joined the Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED), Grow America, and JPMorgan Chase to celebrate the opening of the new Marjorie’s Restaurant at Midtown Square at 23rd and Union. Marjorie’s is the second business to open a new commercial space… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Releases Details of One Seattle Comprehensive Plan Update 

Plan would increase capacity to 330,000 units focused on common-sense approach allowing needed new kinds of housing in new places Mayor’s plan promotes bold vision focused on affordability, family-sized housing, and livable communities Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell shared details of the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan Update, along with… [ Keep reading ]

Joint Statement from Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth

Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth issued the following statement after a shooting outside Nova High School in Seattle: “Today’s shooting outside Nova High School is yet another reminder of the senseless gun violence that is too common in our city. While we are fortunate that no one… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Signs Legislation to Implement Crime Prevention Technology Pilot, Improving Ability to Quickly Respond to and Investigate Crimes 

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed legislation to implement two new public safety technologies from the Crime Prevention Technology Pilot following passage by the City Council earlier this week. The pilot is part of Mayor Harrell’s comprehensive and holistic approach to public safety with a focus on ensuring every… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle Recognizes October 2024 as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”

The national theme of Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Heal, Hold, and Center – emphasizes efforts to help heal from violence and oppression, hold space for survivors, and center those most marginalized to end domestic violence Seattle – Mayor Bruce Harrell and members of the City Council joined together yesterday… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Joins Seattle Fire Department to Kick-off Application Window for Firefighter/EMT Positions

The Seattle Fire Department is accepting applications for entry-level firefighter/EMTs through Nov. 29. Prospective candidates can apply online at SeattleFireJobs.com. SEATTLE – Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scoggins and Seattle Fire Fighters Union Local 27 President Kenny Stuart on Oct. 9 to announce the open application window… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle to become first in nation with fire department EMTs administering buprenorphine medication in the field 

Seattle Fire Department expanding its cadre of personnel able to administer buprenorphine in the field to the department’s firefighter/EMTs. Buprenorphine can be given to patients who are being treated for an opiate overdose or to those actively experiencing withdrawal symptoms. SEATTLE – The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) is expanding its… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle and King County Approve New Agreement to Streamline Governance Structure of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority 

New structure creates one decision-making board to enhance coordination, oversight, and accountability  Seattle – Following votes from the Seattle City Council and King County Council, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and King County Executive Dow Constantine will sign a revised interlocal agreement (ILA) to streamline the governance structure of the King… [ Keep reading ]