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Mayor Harrell to Nominate Chief Barnes for City Council Confirmation Following a Record-Setting First 100 Days    

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that he will nominate Police Chief Shon Barnes to the City Council for confirmation after serving 100 days as interim chief. The chief’s effective and energetic first 100 days included getting to know the Seattle community through extensive community engagements and early efforts… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Statement on Pioneer Square Shooting

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell made the following statement after a shooting in Pioneer Square: “Last night’s gun violence that took the lives of three people and injured one more is a devastating, heartbreaking tragedy for our city. My thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle, TAAF, Amazon, and CIDBIA Announce New Ambassadors Program to Improve Neighborhood Safety and Support Economic Revitalization in the Chinatown-International District

Mayor Harrell announces a combined $1 million investment by the City, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), and Amazon to improve blocks, businesses, and lives in the heart of the historic district. C-ID Ambassadors Program marks launch of “TAAF Cities” initiative to catalyze cross-sector collaboration to support Seattle’s AAPI communities; Amazon… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Signs Suite of Downtown Activation Plan Legislation to Fill Vacant Storefronts, Extend Housing Permits

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Councilmember Mark Solomon to sign two pieces of legislation that advance Downtown Activation Plan (DAP) goals of revitalizing downtown’s economy and creating more housing. “Housing, jobs, and a diversity of small businesses are critical to the economic vitality and vibrancy of downtown Seattle,”… [ Keep reading ]

Nearly 5,000 Seattle Child Care Staff Receiving Retention Payments

Seattle has invested $16 million in child care workforce support since the pandemic Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) announced that more than 4,950 child care educators and staff will receive a one-time payment of up to $555 to support and… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Celebrates Significant Increase in Police Hiring in 2025

Seattle has hired 60 officers in 2025, a 500% improvement compared to this time in 2024. Additional officers will support Mayor Harrell’s commitment to improving safety, building on an almost 25% reduction in violent crime in the first quarter of 2025 compared to 2022. Seattle – Mayor Bruce Harrell joined… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Bruce Harrell Announces Legislation to Build Light Rail Faster and Support Smooth Construction

Seattle – Today, Seattle Mayor and Sound Transit Board Member Bruce Harrell announced new legislation to support the expansion of light rail in Seattle, with a goal of cutting permit review times in half. Revising Seattle’s land use code will lead to better neighborhood transit connections through faster permitting and strengthening the… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle Moves Fort Lawton Redevelopment Forward by Selecting Chief Seattle Club to Develop up to 100 Units of Permanent Supportive Housing

Selection marks key milestone in City’s plan to transform former military base into community with up to 50 units of affordable housing and 22 acres of public parkland The City of Seattle has selected Chief Seattle Club to develop 85-100 units of permanent supportive housing at Fort Lawton, a former… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Proposes Infrastructure Cost-Sharing Legislation to Remove Barriers to Housing and Growth 

Legislation would more equitably distribute utility infrastructure improvement costs across development projects SEATTLE (April 23, 2025) – Mayor Bruce Harrell has proposed legislation designed to unlock housing and essential development in neighborhoods that lack utility infrastructure needed for growth. This includes more than 25% of Seattle city blocks outside of… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Announces Every Child Ready Initiative and Bold Proposal to Renew Seattle’s Education Levy

Transformative investments in Seattle youth and families will double access to affordable childcare, expand mental health and student safety services at schools, and create a new career pathway to enter skilled trades Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Councilmember Maritza Rivera, the Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning… [ Keep reading ]