Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that the City has filed for federal court approval of the Seattle Police Department’s (SPD) revised crowd management policies and is seeking termination of the consent decree. The City has taken significant steps to improve police policies, training, and accountability since the federal… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement: “President Trump’s ‘signature’ bill is a hallmark of his approach to governing – it’s an action plan to gut needed supports for the country’s most vulnerable residents and families, provide massive tax breaks to the wealthiest among us, and worry… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined King County Executive Shannon Braddock and transportation leaders to sign new legislation that will streamline the permitting process for Sound Transit expansion to Ballard and West Seattle. The light rail transit facilities land use code amendments legislation was adopted unanimously by City Council… [ Keep reading ]
Application period for the Trees for Neighborhoods program is now open through July 31 Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) announced a new expansion of the Trees for Neighborhoods program to support the planting and maintenance of more trees, helping grow a healthy tree canopy… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement after the passing of Dr. Charles Mitchell: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Charles Mitchell. A fellow Garfield Bulldog and UW Husky, Dr. Mitchell was a standout athlete and an exceptional chancellor of the Seattle Community… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, the City of Seattle announced a series of seven community safety forums being held in neighborhoods throughout the summer. The forums will feature Police Chief Shon Barnes sharing his vision for Seattle-Centric policing, provide progress updates on the One Seattle Restoration Framework, and engage community in discussions… [ Keep reading ]
Proposal would add $90 million to protect investments in human services and other critical programs impacted by Trump’s threats to federal funding and economic uncertainty Small- and Medium-sized Business Tax Relief: 90% of Seattle businesses paying B&O tax would no longer pay the tax or see tax reductions Seattle —… [ Keep reading ]
Building on Seattle’s 35-year legacy of successful education levies, this six-year investment is a commitment to support children, youth, and families at every stage of life Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Councilmember Maritza Rivera, the Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL), and education, labor, and community… [ Keep reading ]
Executive order aims to cut housing review cycles by 50% or more, significantly improving production timelines to help address Seattle’s most urgent priorities Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell issued an executive order to launch the Permitting and Customer Trust (PACT) Team — a citywide initiative dedicated to making it… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today at Lumen Field during Club World Cup festivities, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined the Seattle FIFA World Cup 26 Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) and community leaders to announce that volunteer registration has opened for the 4th Annual One Seattle Day of Service on Saturday, July 12, 2025. This year’s Day… [ Keep reading ]
