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Mayor Bruce Harrell to Appoint Accountability Leader Gino Betts as Next Office of Police Accountability Director

July 19, 2022

Betts, a champion for transparency and accountability, will bring experienced leadership to deliver objective, thorough and just misconduct investigations Seattle – Mayor Bruce Harrell will appoint Gino Betts the next director of the Office of Police Accountability following a national search. Betts, an accountability leader, career public servant, and current… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Public Safety

Mayor Bruce Harrell Shares Details of Comprehensive Police Recruitment and Retention Plan

July 13, 2022

Responding to more than 400 officer departures over the last two-and-a-half years, Mayor Harrell’s plan delivers urgent action and long-term steps to recruit and retain officers Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a new comprehensive recruitment strategy to bring police officers to Seattle. Joined by Interim Police Chief Adrian… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Public Safety

Office of Police Accountability Director Candidates

July 7, 2022

The Mayor’s Office is currently in the final stages of selecting a new director for the Office of Police Accountability. Read more about the final candidates under consideration below, and watch a forum featuring community-driven questions with each candidate here. Eddie Aubrey Eddie Aubrey has a unique 360-degree perspective and… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor

Mayor Harrell Statement on Conclusion of Inquest into Death of Charleena Lyles

July 7, 2022

Statement from Mayor Harrell: “The killing of Charleena Lyles was a tragic event that rightfully shook our community and should serve as a true point of inflection – we must drive continuous learning and reform, and prioritize de-escalation, as now required by Initiative 940. My heart is with the Lyles… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor

Mayor Harrell Statement on SCOTUS Abortion Ruling

June 24, 2022

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement: “The Supreme Court’s decision is dangerous, outrageous, and an unacceptable step back for generations of women now and to come. Just yesterday, the Supreme Court limited states’ ability to regulate guns, but today declared states can regulate bodies. We know… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Public Health

Mayor Harrell, Councilmember Herbold Highlight Accountability Improvements in Newly Passed Seattle Police Management Association Labor Agreement

June 14, 2022

Transmitted by Mayor Harrell in May and passed today by the City Council, new contract makes critical accountability improvements in efforts to improve public safety and trust Seattle – Today, the City Council voted to approve a proposed contract between the City of Seattle and the Seattle Police Management Association… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Public Safety

Mayor Harrell Vetoes Council Bill 120325

June 10, 2022

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell vetoed Council Bill 120325. Narrowly passed on a five to four vote and potentially costing between $2 to 5 million with no identified funding source, the bill would have mandated landlords provide proprietary information about their rental units to a research institution. Mayor Harrell… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Housing and Homelessness

TOMORROW: Tune into a Virtual Public Forum with OPA Director Candidates 

June 7, 2022

Seattle – As part of the selection process for the next Director of the Office of Police Accountability (OPA), finalists will participate in a virtual public forum tomorrow, Wednesday, June 8th at 6:30PM. The public forum will be recorded, streamed live, and televised by Seattle Channel. The public forum is… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: City Administration, Public Safety

Seattle to Light Up Orange in Recognition of Gun Violence Awareness Day

June 3, 2022

Seattle – Tonight, in recognition of Gun Violence Awareness Day, Seattle will light up orange to show support for survivors of gun violence, in memory of those who have passed due to gun violence, and to express the city’s commitment to action and change. On Friday evening, buildings across the… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor

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