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Mayor Durkan Announces $5.65 Million to Community Organizations Through the Equitable Development Initiative

November 10, 2020

EDI organizations have secured more than $105 million in City-funded dollars since 2017 Mayor signs property transfer to community ownership for Central Area Senior Center, 99-year lease for Fire Station 6 SEATTLE (November 10, 2020) — Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced nearly $6 million in awards through the Equitable Development Initiative (EDI), part of the City’s effort to support… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Education & Access to Opportunity, Homelessness, Housing, Office of the Mayor, Press Releases, Public Health & Safety, Racial Equity & Social Justice

With Surging Cases of COVID-19, City of Seattle Announces ‘Rock the Block’ Stay Healthy Blocks to Help Residents Stay Close to Home and Keep Moving on Election Day

October 30, 2020

SEATTLE (October 30, 2020) – With surging cases of COVID-19, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) announced new Rock the Block Stay Healthy Blocks to help residents stay close to home and keep moving on Election Day. Rock the Block gives residents the opportunity to open up their… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Education & Access to Opportunity, Essential City Services, Office of the Mayor, Press Releases, Public Health & Safety, Racial Equity & Social Justice

Mayor Durkan’s Statement on City Council’s Vote to Restore the City Coordinated Team to Address Homelessness Using New Proposed Approach

October 26, 2020

Seattle (October 26, 2020) – Following this summer’s City Council vote to defund the city employees addressing unmanaged encampments at the Human Services Department, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement upon the City Council’s 7-1 vote, restoring funding for the Human Services Department to coordinate homelessness outreach. Working together in recent weeks, Councilmember Andrew Lewis, the Mayor’s Office and service providers agreed on legislation – similar to previously… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Essential City Services, Homelessness, Housing, Office of the Mayor, Press Releases, Public Health & Safety, Racial Equity & Social Justice, Statements

Mayor Durkan Statement on Sound Transit’s Unanimous Vote to Transfer Properties to City of Seattle at No Cost for the Development of Approximately 150 Affordable Homes in Rainier Valley

October 22, 2020

Seattle (October 22, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan celebrated the Sound Transit board’s unanimous vote to authorize the transfer of ten surplus properties in Rainier Valley to the City of Seattle at no cost, for affordable housing development. Approximately 150 affordable homes will be developed for homeownership opportunities for families at or below 80 percent Area Median Income (AMI). “The City of Seattle is making real on deep investments… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Education & Access to Opportunity, Homelessness, Housing, Office of the Mayor, Press Releases, Racial Equity & Social Justice, Statements, Transportation

City of Seattle Partners with Seattle Visiting Nurse Association to Provide Free Flu Vaccinations for Uninsured Neighbors

October 20, 2020

Vaccinations available at more than a dozen locations across the City including five locations in high-density BIPOC neighborhoods in South and West Seattle Language Access will be provided at City of Seattle Genesee Park clinics Seattle (October 20, 2020) – Building on the City’s successful free COVID-19 testing, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced the City of Seattle is partnering with the Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Office of the Mayor, Press Releases, Public Health & Safety, Racial Equity & Social Justice

Equitable Communities Initiative Task Force Launches to Guide Historic $100 Million Investment In BIPOC Communities

October 14, 2020

Community leaders will spearhead community-centered process that may include participatory budgeting Seattle (October 14, 2020) – The City of Seattle announced today the initial membership of the Equitable Communities Initiative Task Force, which will spearhead a community-led process to develop recommendations for a historic $100 million new investment in Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Citywide Strategy, Climate & Environment, Education & Access to Opportunity, Homelessness, Housing, Office of the Mayor, Press Releases, Public Health & Safety, Racial Equity & Social Justice, Technology & Innovation

Mayor Durkan Announces Investment of $34 Million to Move More People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness into Housing

October 1, 2020

One-time Emergency ResourcesProvide a Surge of New Short-term Shelter Plus IncreasedRapid-Rehousing and Diversion Funds Supplementing Nearly 600 New Permanent Supportive Housing Units Coming On-line in 2021   Seattle (October 1) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced her proposal to move hundreds of people living unsheltered into safer spaces as part of her 2021 budget. By using COVID-related, one-time funds, Mayor Durkan is proposing to open 425 short-term shelter beds then surge investment in housing support programs like diversion and rapid-rehousing. Next… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Homelessness, Housing, Office of the Mayor, Press Releases, Public Health & Safety, Racial Equity & Social Justice

Amidst Unprecedented and Historic Challenges, Mayor Durkan Announces 2021 Budget

September 29, 2020

Commits to New $100 Million for Investments in BIPOC Communities Seattle (September 29, 2020) – Amidst unprecedented and historic challenges, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan transmitted the 2021 budget today. While the City faces significant revenue shortfalls and challenges, the 2021 budget continues COVID-19 relief funding, invests over $100 million in BIPOC communities, adds… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Essential City Services, Homelessness, Office of the Mayor, Press Releases, Public Health & Safety, Racial Equity & Social Justice, Transportation

City of Seattle Surpasses 200,000th COVID-19 Test

September 24, 2020

Rainier Beach testing site moving to Atlantic City Boat Ramp beginning Monday, September 28  Seattle (September 24, 2020) – Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced the City of Seattle has administered more than 200,000 COVID-19 tests across four Citywide testing sites. Seattle opened the City’s first two testing sites in Aurora and SoDo in June and added two additional walk-up sites in West Seattle and Rainier Beach in August. These four sites have a combined capacity… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Office of the Mayor, Press Releases, Public Health & Safety, Racial Equity & Social Justice

Ahead of $100 Million Investment in 2021 Budget for BIPOC Communities, Mayor Durkan Transmits Legislation to Transfer Fire Station 6 and Central Area Senior Center to Community

September 23, 2020

Displacement risk monitoring data will guide future community wealth building efforts   Seattle (September 23, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan transmitted legislation to the Seattle City Council to establish a 99-year lease with Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT) for Fire Station 6 and to permanently transfer the Central Area Senior Center (CASC) to community ownership. Earlier this week, the City Council approved the transfer of ownership of the former Fire Station 23 to Byrd Barr Place,… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Housing, Office of the Mayor, Press Releases, Racial Equity & Social Justice