Seattle – Today, Mayor Harrell released the following statement after a series of stabbings in the Chinatown-International District: “The stabbings in Little Saigon and the Chinatown-International District are horrific, appalling, and shouldn’t occur anywhere in our city. I am grateful for the efforts of first responders in arresting a suspect… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Harrell thanks voters for supporting the levy, which will generate $1.55 billion over 8 years to fund transportation improvements in Seattle SEATTLE – Mayor Bruce Harrell and City of Seattle leadership appreciate the preliminary approval by voters of City of Seattle Proposition No. 1, the $1.55 billion Seattle Transportation… [ Keep reading ]
Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement: “Yesterday, millions of Americans exercised their right to vote, including hundreds of thousands of Seattle residents. I am grateful to live in a country that respects the democratic process and the vote of the people, whether it is the result we… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Rob Saka released the below statements following the release of initial transportation levy election results on November 5, 2024. “Tonight’s results demonstrate that Seattle voters are committed to advancing a safer transportation system that benefits all,” stated Mayor Bruce Harrell. “The Transportation Levy… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Yesterday, Mayor Bruce Harrell was joined by Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson, City of Seattle Music Commissioners, and local music industry leaders for the signing of legislation that provides reliable parking and loading space for touring musicians and their crews at live music venues. The Music Venue… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined business leaders and developers to sign legislation that waives new development projects in downtown neighborhoods from the full design review process to increase economic activity and vitality in the city’s center and decrease the amount of time and cost to complete projects. “The… [ Keep reading ]
Today – The City of Seattle achieved the Levy to Move Seattle commitment to build Safe Routes to School improvements at every public school in the city. While this meets the goal established by the 2015 Move Seattle Levy, Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is committed to continue building more… [ Keep reading ]
Community staple and acclaimed restaurant to reopen through the Business Community Ownership Fund, a first-in-the-nation business property ownership program Mayor Bruce Harrell joined the Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED), Grow America, and JPMorgan Chase to celebrate the opening of the new Marjorie’s Restaurant at Midtown Square at 23rd and Union. Marjorie’s is the second business to open a new commercial space… [ Keep reading ]
Plan would increase capacity to 330,000 units focused on common-sense approach allowing needed new kinds of housing in new places Mayor’s plan promotes bold vision focused on affordability, family-sized housing, and livable communities Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell shared details of the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan Update, along with… [ Keep reading ]
Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth issued the following statement after a shooting outside Nova High School in Seattle: “Today’s shooting outside Nova High School is yet another reminder of the senseless gun violence that is too common in our city. While we are fortunate that no one… [ Keep reading ]
