Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell made the following statement: “Instead of working with Democrats to prevent shutdown and protect the American people, President Trump and Congressional Republicans are inflicting more pain to working families across the nation. Residents of Seattle rely on the federal government for essential benefits and… [ Keep reading ]
Legislation aims to address food insecurity and reduce barriers to acquiring needed medications Seattle—Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the submission of legislation to the Seattle City Council that will prohibit the use of restrictive or negative covenants preventing a property from being used as a grocery store or pharmacy. Restrictive… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the appointment of Brooke Belman as Director of the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI), effective October 1, 2025. SDCI’s work touches nearly every neighborhood and development project in Seattle, and includes reviewing building and land use plans, issuing permits, and ensuring… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell made the following statement after President Trump’s remarks about the 2026 FIFA World Cup: “President Trump continues to display his ignorance about our city. We are doing the hard work to prepare for this once-in-a-generation opportunity to welcome the world to Seattle. Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – This week, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell submitted a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strongly opposing their proposal to repeal all federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards for motor vehicles under the Clean Air Act and rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding. The EPA’s landmark 2009… [ Keep reading ]
Executive Order, Tax Relief, and Expanded Resources Aim to Cut Red Tape, Reduce Costs, and Fuel Recovery Seattle—Today, Mayor Harrell, joined by Council President Sara Nelson, Office of Economic Development Director Markham McIntyre, and local small business owners, announced new and expanded investments in his 2026 proposed budget — along… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell made the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement launched recruitment ads: “The recent efforts by Immigration and Customs Enforcement targeting Seattle Police officers in their recruiting campaign using misstatements of both law and fact is disappointing and insulting to the oath that… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor proposes 2026 budget that makes record investments in affordable housing, doubles the CARE department’s crisis responders, and protects critical services from the Trump administration’s threats Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his 2026 budget proposal aimed at making progress on Seattle’s greatest challenges with investments in increasing affordability,… [ Keep reading ]
Funding will expand prevention, intervention, and restoration services to reduce gun violence and strengthen neighborhoods as part of the One Seattle Restoration Framework Seattle—Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the launch of the City of Seattle’s 2025 Community Safety Request for Proposals (RFP), a nearly $15 million funding opportunity to advance a connected continuum… [ Keep reading ]
New investments join shelter, housing, and food access supports in a 2026 budget plan that backfills essential services threatened by Trump’s federal cuts SEATTLE — Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell detailed new investments included as part of his proposed 2026 budget focused on responding to President Trump’s federal actions and efforts to slash the… [ Keep reading ]
