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Mayor Harrell Releases One Seattle Homelessness Action Plan and Transparency Dashboard, Announces Acquisition of Dockside Apartments

May 31, 2022

Focused on urgency, compassion, and transparency, the plan and dashboard are available at: homelessness.seattle.gov Opening July 1 and operated by the Low Income Housing Institute, Dockside Apartments in Green Lake will serve 70 people experiencing homelessness as permanent housing Seattle – Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell published the City’s One… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Housing and Homelessness

Mayor Harrell Statement on Texas School Shooting

May 25, 2022

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement: “For the parents and the families, for the classmates and the friends, I send my love and share their grief. Words do not and cannot express the heartbreak and pain this senseless tragedy has caused and will cause, not just… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor

Statement from Mayor Harrell on Federal Monitor’s Report

May 20, 2022

“My administration is committed to ensuring that SPD is an effective public safety department – centered on good police work, accountability, innovation, and true community engagement. Every day I speak with officers who share my vision for a police service defined by a culture of helping others and keeping all people… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Public Safety

United Outreach Effort at Woodland Park Leads to Unprecedented Number of Referrals to Shelter and Services

May 19, 2022

With park restoration efforts in full swing, Mayor Harrell, Councilmember Strauss, KCRHA CEO Marc Dones and provider and community leaders highlight successful and collaborative outreach efforts Seattle – Collaborative efforts to address homelessness at Woodland Park led to an unprecedented 89 referrals to shelter and housing alternatives for those experiencing homelessness,… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Housing and Homelessness

Mayor Harrell Names Search Committee and Launches Community Survey to Identify Seattle’s Next Chief of Police

May 19, 2022

Seattle – Mayor Bruce Harrell announced today that as part of the City of Seattle’s national search for a Chief of Police for the Seattle Police Department (SPD), he has named the search committee and is launching a new community survey to learn what priorities and qualities matter most to… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Public Safety

Mayor Harrell, Councilmember Herbold, and Councilmember Nelson Align on Common Approach to Proposed Hiring Incentives Legislation

May 9, 2022

SEATTLE – In advance of the City Council’s Tuesday Public Safety & Human Services Committee, Mayor Bruce Harrell, Councilmember Lisa Herbold, and Councilmember Sara Nelson announced today a unified approach and path forward to passing legislation related to hiring incentives in support of improving public safety.  “I’d like to commend both… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Public Safety

Woodland Park Homelessness Outreach in Final Phase 

April 30, 2022

After taking office, Mayor Bruce Harrell named Woodland Park a major priority for his new administration as the last remaining park-based encampment of significant size. Mayor Harrell set dual goals of helping those living unsheltered get on a path towards more permanent housing options and restoring the public park for… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Housing and Homelessness

Mayor Bruce Harrell Announces One Seattle Day of Service on May 21st

April 18, 2022

Community service driven event will offer more than 2,200 volunteer opportunities in neighborhoods across the City of Seattle Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the first ever One Seattle Day of Service citywide volunteer event. The One Seattle Day of Service will take place on May 21, 2022, with… [ Keep reading ]

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Seeking New SDOT Director, Mayor Harrell Names Experienced, Community-Driven, Equity-Minded Search Committee

April 8, 2022

Seattle – Mayor Bruce Harrell announced today that as part of the City of Seattle’s national search for a permanent director for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), he has named a robust committee of transportation leaders and community partners to shape the effort. Interim Director of SDOT Kristen Simpson… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Transportation and Development

Mayor Harrell Signs Seattle Tourism Improvement Area Legislation – Providing Economic Boost to the Region Through the Leisure Travel Industry

March 31, 2022

Collaborative effort between Office of Economic Development, Mayor’s Office, Seattle City Council and Visit Seattle will increase Seattle Tourism Improvement Area (STIA) assessment rate to fund marketing and promotional activities that draw individuals and families to Seattle for vacation. Seattle –Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed the Seattle Tourism Improvement Area… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Economic Development