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Seattle Awarded $1.2 Million to Advance Transportation Climate Goals

Seattle to receive federal funds to plan for three low-pollution neighborhoods by 2028 in alignment with Mayor Harrell’s Transportation and Climate Justice Executive Order Seattle — Last week, the City of Seattle was selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to receive a $1.2 million grant under the Rebuilding… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Celebrates Relaunch of Graffiti Abatement Partnership to Increase Graffiti Removal in Downtown Seattle and Chinatown-International District

Seattle – Today, Mayor Harrell in partnership with Uplift Northwest announced the relaunch of the Graffiti Abatement Program. While the program will be active in all parts of downtown Seattle, it will have an increased emphasis on graffiti abatement in the Chinatown-International District. “We know that graffiti and tagging not… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Announces Search Committee Members for Next Leader of Seattle City Light  

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the members of a selection committee to help select the next permanent general manager and chief executive officer of Seattle City Light (SCL). In March, Mayor Harrell announced that a national search for the next leader of SCL would be launched and that General Manager and… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell to Appoint Experienced Civic Leader Marshall Foster to be Next Director of the Seattle Center 

Following a national search informed by the Seattle Center community and staff, waterfront leader Marshall Foster will serve as the next Director, bringing deep experience in place-making and civic partnerships. Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that he has selected Marshall Foster to serve as the next permanent director… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Celebrates National Recognition for Seattle’s Data-Driven Decision Making

What Works Cities, a Bloomberg Philanthropies initiative, awards certifications to cities across the Americas that best implement data and evidence-based practices and policies. Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell celebrated national recognition for Seattle’s exceptional use of data in its government and policy after the City received a prestigious award from… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Welcomes 2023 Public Policy Fellows 

Seattle – Last week, Mayor Bruce Harrell welcomed graduate students participating in the 2023 Mayor’s Public Policy Fellowship to develop public policy and programs for the public good. Working with departments across the City, the nine Fellows will work on and learn from a wide range of meaningful projects for… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Bruce Harrell Statement on Upcoming Mayor’s Office Personnel Changes

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced changes to his organizational structure, which will become effective by September 1, 2023. Senior Deputy Mayor Monisha Harrell will depart the Harrell Administration and will collaboratively transition her portfolio to other members of Mayor Harrell’s Executive Team; Executive General Manager Adiam Emery and Director… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Bruce Harrell Statement on Killing of Eina Kwon and Unborn Child

Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement: “My deepest condolences go out to Sung Kwon and the entire family of Eina Kwon who was tragically murdered this past Tuesday in our Belltown Neighborhood. Eina was a leader in our community and business owner, running Aburiya Bento House with her… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Advances Design Review Process Changes to Boost Long-Term Production of Affordable Housing  

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced new legislation supporting efforts to increase production of affordable housing by streamlining the design review process and decreasing the amount of time to complete new housing projects. The legislation represents the latest efforts in Mayor Harrell’s comprehensive approach to bring new solutions, drive… [ Keep reading ]

Following National Search, Mayor Harrell Announces Renowned Arts Administrator to Lead Seattle Office of Arts & Culture 

Informed by outreach centering community and creative voices and priorities, award-winning interdisciplinary artist and creative economy leader Gülgün Kayim will serve as the next Director of the Office of Arts & Culture Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that he has selected Gülgün Kayim to serve as the next… [ Keep reading ]