Mayor Harrell proposes legislation to support swift affordable housing production; exempt affordable rental housing projects from design review

Mayor Harrell proposes legislation to support swift affordable housing production; exempt affordable rental housing projects from design review

Seattle — Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has put forward legislation to support faster development of needed affordable housing by exempting affordable rental housing projects from design review. Developed in partnership with Councilmembers Dan Strauss and T

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Mayor Harrell Names AP Diaz Next Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent

Mayor Harrell Names AP Diaz Next Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent

Seattle— Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his appointment of Anthony-Paul (AP) Diaz as interim Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation. Diaz will lead the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department and advance Mayor Harrell's agenda for clean, sa

Mayor Harrell To Appoint Adrian Diaz Seattle Chief of Police

Mayor Harrell To Appoint Adrian Diaz Seattle Chief of Police

Seattle — Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that he will appoint interim Chief Adrian Diaz as the next permanent Chief of the Seattle Police Department, following an extensive national search and robust community engagement.

Mayor Harrell Announces First Steps in Permanent Police Chief Search to Commence in April

Mayor Harrell Announces First Steps in Permanent Police Chief Search to Commence in April

Seattle — Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that the national search process for the next permanent chief of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) will officially begin in April. Prioritizing community engagement, Mayor Harrell shared first steps

Mayor Harrell Issues Executive Order to Support People of Ukraine

Mayor Harrell Issues Executive Order to Support People of Ukraine

Seattle — Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced an Executive Order to support the Ukrainian community in Seattle and in Ukraine. The order will direct City departments to take action to assist communities impacted by the unjustified and violent in

2022 SOTU Address: Full Speech

2022 SOTU Address: Full Speech

President Biden delivered his annual State of the Union address on Tuesday to a joint session of Congress. The following is a transcript of his remarks, as recorded by The New York Times.

City of Seattle's 'State of the City' FULL TRANSCRIPT

City of Seattle's 'State of the City' FULL TRANSCRIPT

Seattle — Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell gave his first State of the City speech. He gave an update on the issues facing the City of Seattle, along with his early priorities and efforts to address them, in remarks given directly to the City Council an

Mayor Bruce Harrell to Issue New Executive Order and Extend Eviction Moratorium for 30 Days

Mayor Bruce Harrell to Issue New Executive Order and Extend Eviction Moratorium for 30 Days

Seattle —Today, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that he will issue an Executive Order to extend Seattle's residential eviction moratorium and small business and non-profit commercial tenant eviction moratorium for an additional 30 days until Februa

Harrell Officially Sworn IN as Seattle Mayor: Full Transcript of Speech HERE

Harrell Officially Sworn IN as Seattle Mayor: Full Transcript of Speech HERE

Yesterday we were thrilled to attend the official swearing in for Seattle's New mayor, Bruce Harrell.

City Council Unanimously Elects Debora Juarez as Council President Making Her the First Indigenous Council President In City History

City Council Unanimously Elects Debora Juarez as Council President Making Her the First Indigenous Council President In City History

Seattle, WA — Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5 — North Seattle) was elected Council President by a unanimous vote of her colleagues during Tuesday's first council meeting of the New Year.

Mayor-Elect Harrell Makes Additional City Leadership Announcements

Mayor-Elect Harrell Makes Additional City Leadership Announcements

Seattle — Today, Seattle Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell announced the latest round of hires joining his administration's cabinet as he prepares to enter office next week and continues to build out his executive department and cabinet.

Mayor-Elect Bruce Harrell Announces First Wave of Administration Leaders

Mayor-Elect Bruce Harrell Announces First Wave of Administration Leaders

Seattle — Today, Seattle Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell announced the first significant hires of his administration — the beginning of a diverse and experienced team of leaders that will support his efforts to unify, inspire, and address the urgent challenges

Executive Constantine and Mayor Durkan announce land swap for City Hall Park

Executive Constantine and Mayor Durkan announce land swap for City Hall Park

King County and the City of Seattle have transmitted legislation to complete a land swap transaction that will transfer ownership of City Hall Park to King County in exchange for 13 county-owned properties. The swaps will allow the County to complete its