Seattle (April 22, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan released the following statement today following City Council’s 8-0 vote to approve her “Libraries for All” plan: “When we invest in our public libraries, we invest in education, opportunity, and equity for the whole community. I want to thank the Seattle City… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle (April 22, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan released the following statement today in recognition of Earth Day: “On Earth Day, Seattleites and people from around the world come together to celebrate the beauty of this planet that we call home, to stand together to renew our commitment to… [ Keep reading ]
Letter Responds to Proposal to Send Immigrants and Refugees to Welcoming Cities, Outlines Three Key Steps to Fix Broken Immigration System Seattle (April 19, 2019) – Joined by 16 mayors of welcoming jurisdictions across the country, Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan led a letter to President Trump in response to his… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE (April 17, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement on the passing of Seattle civic leader Robert J. Royer, who served as Deputy Mayor of Seattle from 1978 to 1983, in addition to serving in countless other civic roles in the Northwest over the last four decades…. [ Keep reading ]
Program Non-Sworn Officers Will Help Connect Residents Involved in Non-Criminal Calls with Services Like Housing, Transportation, Food, and Support for the Elderly SEATTLE (April 17, 2019) – After extensive input from community, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and Chief of Police Carmen Best announced the City of Seattle will relaunch its… [ Keep reading ]
Plan would create new affordable homes, preserve park space in a high opportunity area of our growing City Seattle (April 17, 2019) – To help address Seattle’s housing and affordability crisis and advance a vision for a new affordable, livable community at Ft. Lawton in Magnolia, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan transmitted to City Council the Redevelopment Plan for approximately 34 acres… [ Keep reading ]
Legislation Would Help Seattle Improve Access to Transportation for All Residents & Manage Congestion through Automated Traffic Enforcement Cameras SEATTLE (April 15, 2019) – Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement celebrating the Washington State House of Representative’s 57-41 passage of legislation, ESHB 1793, which adds block-the-box and transit-only… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE (April 12, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement today in response to threats by the President of the United States to retaliate against Seattle for its status as a Welcoming City: “Time and again, we have seen this administration weaken the moral standing of America and undermine… [ Keep reading ]
IAC Members Partnering with City of Seattle Departments to Use Technology to Address Some of Seattle’s Biggest Challenges SEATTLE (April 9, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan’s Innovation Advisory Council today launched a new website www.seattle.gov/innovation-council, a new resource for the public to stay updated on the IAC’s work and… [ Keep reading ]
Projects That Reduce Racial Disparities and Address Displacement Must Apply by June 5 SEATTLE (April 4, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced that $5 million in funding is available for community organizations through Seattle’s Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) that supports local groups responding to residential, commercial, and cultural displacement. Community-based organizations working in Seattle on anti-displacement projects, strategies,… [ Keep reading ]