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

October 8, 2024

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 ]

Filed Under: Housing and Homelessness

Overlook Walk Is Open: Seattle’s Newest Dynamic Landmark Connects the Waterfront and Downtown with Breathtaking Views and Enhanced Public Space 

October 4, 2024

Seattle (October 4) – Today, Mayor Harrell, the City of Seattle’s Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects and Friends of Waterfront Park joined civic, business and community leaders to celebrate and officially open Overlook Walk. Located where the Alaskan Way Viaduct once stood, Overlook Walk creates the first ever… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Arts and Culture, Environment and Sustainability, Office of the Mayor

Mayor Harrell Statement on Minimum Wage Increase 

October 4, 2024

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement after the Office of Labor Standards announced the 2025 minimum wage increase and structure: “Seattle has one of the highest minimum wages in the country – this is a good thing for workers, a good thing for our overall economy,… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Economic Development, Office of the Mayor

Local Organizing Committee and Mayor Harrell Announce World Cup Fan Celebration Site at Seattle Center

October 1, 2024

Seattle Center to host Washington’s largest and most interactive non-stadium fan experience SEATTLE -The Seattle FIFA World Cup 26™ Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) and Mayor Bruce Harrell announced today that Seattle Center will host the official Seattle Fan Celebration for FIFA World Cup 26™. The Fan Celebration – unveiled at a ceremony… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor

One Seattle Budget Proposal 2025-26 Speech Text

September 24, 2024

Good afternoon and thank you for joining us here today as I introduce my proposal for the 2025-26 budget. I want to offer my sincere thanks to Council President Nelson and all the members of the City Council for hosting us here today. We’re in Council Chambers because this is… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor

Mayor Harrell Announces 2025-2026 Budget Proposal

September 24, 2024

Mayor proposes budget to close $250 million deficit focused on comprehensive public safety approach, record affordable housing investment, and maintaining effective public services Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his 2025-2026 budget proposal with investments that reflect his continued commitment to build a safe, equitable, and thriving One Seattle…. [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor

King County and Seattle Announce New Agreement on Use of King County Jail 

September 20, 2024

New agreement aimed at strengthening public safety across Seattle would give Seattle access to 135 jail beds and lift booking restrictions for misdemeanor crimes prioritized by the City of Seattle   Seattle – Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a new agreement regarding the City… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor, Public Safety

Mayor Harrell Shares Public Health Strategy and Proposes Budget Investments to Address Opioid Crisis

September 19, 2024

Includes new investment strategies as part of the City’s Public Health – Seattle & King County contract Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced proposed public health investments for 2025 – building on progress from ongoing initiatives and placing critical emphasis on combating the ongoing opioid overdose crisis. In 2025,… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor

Overlook Walk, a New Iconic Landmark on Seattle’s Waterfront to Open on October 4 

September 19, 2024

The new elevated park marks the near completion of Seattle’s multi-billion dollar Waterfront Park transformation—the largest civic project in Seattle since the 1962 World’s Fair.  Seattle – Mayor Harrell and the City of Seattle’s Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects are thrilled to announce the public opening of Overlook… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor

City of Seattle Announces Bonus Rebate to Help Residents Transition from Oil Heat to Electric Heat Pumps, Households Can Access Up to $8,000 in Local and Federal Support

September 18, 2024

Seattle, WA – The City of Seattle is offering a new $4,000 bonus rebate, effective through May 2025 (or while funding lasts), for moderate-income households to transition off oil heat to clean electric heat pumps. Income-qualified residents may stack this rebate onto the City’s existing $2,000 Clean Heat instant rebate… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Environment and Sustainability