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Mayor Durkan Statement on New Economic Forecast in Seattle, Which Highlights Continued Decline in 2020 and 2021 for City Revenues

August 10, 2020

Revenue projections now estimate additional unfunded budget shortfall of $26 million for 2020 Seattle (August 10, 2020) – The City Budget Office today released their latest economic forecasts and revenue projections for Seattle, which showed an additional reduction to the 2020 General Fund revenue by $26.0 million (-2.1%) relative to… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle Announces Additional Citywide Testing Sites in South Seattle

July 31, 2020

Walk-up sites coming to Rainier Beach and Southwest Seattle neighborhoods in August   Seattle (July 31, 2020) – Building on the June launch of Citywide testing that has thus far administered more the 80,000 COVID-19 tests, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced the third Citywide testing site – a walk-up location at Rainier Beach High School in south Seattle. Rainier Beach has one of the highest density BIPOC communities in Seattle, and Citywide testing will add more days of the week, hours of the day, and increase… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Jenny Durkan and City Council President M. Lorena Gonzalez Celebrate Passage of Seattle Transportation Benefit District Renewal

July 27, 2020

Seattle (July 27, 2020) – Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and Seattle City Council President M. Lorena Gonzalez issued the following statement celebrating the passage of the Seattle Transportation Benefit District legislation by the Seattle City Council: “The Seattle Transportation Benefit District is a critical tool for Seattle to invest in our transit and transportation priorities. While we… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Durkan Leads Nearly 80 Mayors Calling on Trump Administration to Make Full Use of the Defense Production Act to Scale-up Critically-Needed Testing Supplies

July 23, 2020

Seattle (July 23, 2020) – With a critical component of testing in short supply which is leading to longer wait times for testing, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and 77 Mayors across the country sent a letter to the White House Coronavirus Task Force calling on the Trump Administration to make full use of the Defense Production Act to rapidly scale up critically needed testing supplies –… [ Keep reading ]

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

Mayor Durkan Announces Free Street Closure Permits Available for Restaurant and Business Operation During Pandemic

July 22, 2020

Seattle (July 22, 2020) – Building on the City’s free permits for sidewalk cafes and curb spaces, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced today an expansion of street closure permit options for one or more blocks as part of the City of Seattle’s efforts to support businesses during the ongoing public… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Durkan and Council President González Condemn President Trump’s Proposal to Exclude Undocumented People from Census Apportionment

July 21, 2020

Seattle (July 21, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and Council President M. Lorena González condemned President Trump’s proposal to exclude undocumented people from the 2020 Census apportionment. The apportionment base is the official count of every person residing in the United States, and it determines the division of Congressional seats among states…. [ 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 Leads Mayors Across the Country to Call on Trump Administration to Halt Plans and Immediately Withdraw Federal Forces from Major American Cities

July 20, 2020

Mayors Also Urge Congress to Investigate President’s Actions and Threats to Deploy Federal Forces in Cities Mayors of Atlanta, Chicago, Kansas City, Portland, and Washington, DC Join Seattle in Condemning Trump Administration’s Actions Regarding Federal Forces in Cities Seattle (July 20, 2020) – After raising concerns about President Trump’s repeated threats… [ Keep reading ]

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As Cases Exponentially Rise Statewide, Mayor Durkan Urges Community-Wide Action to Combat the Spiking Cases of COVID-19

July 17, 2020

Building on the City’s Education and Outreach Efforts with Small Businesses, the City of Seattle Announces New Enforcement Measures for Businesses Failing to Comply with Governor Inslee’s Safe Start Plan After Outreach and Education Public Health officials Continue to Urge Physical Distancing, Facial Coverings and Limiting Social Gatherings to Only 5 Individuals Seattle (July 17, 2020) – Building off of the City’s recent announcement to increase education and outreach efforts, Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced that the… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Jenny Durkan Declares the West Seattle High-Rise Bridge a City Emergency, Requests State and Federal Assistance to Stabilize Critical City Asset

July 16, 2020

The emergency proclamation will allow the application for state and federal assistance to repair the bridge and new ability to expedite contracts and services. Seattle (July 16, 2020) – Understanding state and federal investments will be an essential resource to repair or replace the West Seattle Bridge, Mayor Jenny A…. [ Keep reading ]

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As Part of Review of 2021 Budget, Mayor Durkan and Police Chief Best Announce Initial Actions to Transform the Seattle Police Department and Reimagine Community Safety

July 13, 2020

Ahead of 2021 Budget, Mayor and Chief Will Engage Community on Proposed Reorganization and Civilianization, Initial Cuts, and Further Changes Mayor and Chief Will Oppose Blunt and Irresponsible Council Cuts to the 2020 and 2021 Budget That Compromise Community Safety SEATTLE (July 13, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and… [ Keep reading ]

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