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Mayor Durkan Named as Chair of the United States Conference of Mayors Automation and Future of Work Task Force

January 22, 2020

Seattle (January 22, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan was appointed to serve as Chair of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) Automation and Future of Work Task Force. Under Mayor Durkan’s leadership, the Task Force will focus on developing innovative, progressive policies that center around youth opportunity and workers… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Education & Access to Opportunity, Office of the Mayor, Press Releases, Racial Equity & Social Justice

Mayor Durkan Creates Small Business Stabilization Pilot Program to Help Vulnerable Micro-Businesses

January 7, 2020

Pilot Program Awards $25,000 to Eight Local Micro-Businesses Who Have Recently Faced a Destabilizing Event That Jeopardizes Their Operations Seattle (January 7, 2020) – The City of Seattle launched the new Small Business Stabilization Pilot Program to help vulnerable micro-businesses remain in business after a destabilizing event. In 2019, Mayor Jenny… [ Keep reading ]

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Statement by Mayor Jenny Durkan Celebrating Seattle City Council’s Passage of the Interlocal Agreement Creating the King County Regional Homelessness Authority

December 16, 2019

Seattle (December 16, 2019) – Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement, thanking the City Council for the 5-1 passage of the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) to Create the King County Regional Homelessness Authority and improve outcomes for people experiencing homelessness across the region: “Today is a historic day. After many… [ Keep reading ]

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

City of Seattle Launches New Information Dashboard to Track Progress, Success of Major City Initiatives

December 11, 2019

SEATTLE (December 11, 2019) – The City of Seattle launched “Performance Seattle,” a new centralized dashboard where Seattle residents can see what their City is doing to make their lives better. Performance Seattle tracks the City’s performance on seven key priority areas including basic City services and provides an in-depth… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Climate & Environment, Education & Access to Opportunity, Essential City Services, Office of the Mayor, Press Releases, Public Health & Safety, Technology & Innovation, Transportation

As Mayor Durkan Marks Second Year Since Taking Office, New Report Highlights Two Years of Action

December 3, 2019

Seattle (December 2, 2019) – November 28, 2019 was the second anniversary of Mayor Jenny A. Durkan’s swearing-in as the 56th mayor of Seattle, and first woman mayor to lead the City in nearly a century. As Mayor Durkan marks two years since taking office, the Office of the Mayor has… [ Keep reading ]

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

Mayor Durkan Signs Her 2020 Budget Plan into Law

November 27, 2019

Seattle (November 27, 2019) –Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today signed her 2020 Proposed Budget into law. The City Council voted 8-1 to approve the Mayor’s budget plan on Monday, November 25. This year, the Mayor delivered her annual budget address alongside students, teachers, and community members, at Franklin High School. “I… [ Keep reading ]

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

Mayor Durkan Launches “Affordable Seattle” to Help Residents Easily Determine If They Qualify for City of Seattle Discount Programs 

November 22, 2019

In Less Than Five Minutes, Residents, Family Members and Service Providers Can Determine If They Qualify for City Benefit Programs Like Discounts on Utility Payments and Free College Tuition through the Seattle Promise Program “Affordable Seattle” Developed in Partnership with Expedia Group As First-Year Project of the Mayor’s Innovation Advisory… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Education & Access to Opportunity, Essential City Services, Innovation Advisory Council, Mayor Durkan Blog, Office of the Mayor, Press Releases, Racial Equity & Social Justice, Technology & Innovation

City of Seattle Announces Start of Wage Study To Determine Minimum Wage for Uber and Lyft Drivers

November 18, 2019

Seattle (November 18, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and the City of Seattle announced today the start of a wage study that will collect and analyze data to determine a fair wage floor for Uber and Lyft drivers in the City of Seattle. The study follows Mayor Durkan’s proposal, submitted… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Durkan to the Trump Administration: We Will Continue to Welcome Refugees in the City of Seattle

November 14, 2019

Seattle (November 14, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan sent a letter today to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo confirming that she welcomes refugee resettlement in the City of Seattle. The letter comes in response to Executive Order 13888, which will allow states and municipalities to restrict refugee resettlement in their… [ Keep reading ]

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

Mayor Durkan Announces Industrial and Maritime Strategy Council to Help Develop Comprehensive Plan for Supporting Industrial and Maritime Jobs and Innovation

November 8, 2019

Seattle Has Opportunity to Develop a Comprehensive Strategy for the Future of the Industrial and Maritime Sectors Citywide Panel and Neighborhood-based Groups in Ballard, SODO, Interbay/Armory, and Georgetown/South Park to Advise Strategy Seattle (November 8, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced the creation of the City’s Industrial and Maritime Strategy… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Climate & Environment, Education & Access to Opportunity, Office of the Mayor, Press Releases, Racial Equity & Social Justice, Technology & Innovation, Transportation