Today marks the start of a new era in the fight against homelessness – not just for the City of Seattle, but for our entire region. For years, leaders in our region have talked about the need for one unified regional system that has governance, authority, and resources to… [ Keep reading ]
The next chapter of the Seattle Squeeze is coming. Back in January, we began the first chapter of the Squeeze with the three-week closure of SR 99 through downtown. But working together, we got through it. People got out of their cars. They biked, worked from home, hopped on transit,… [ Keep reading ]
Over the last decade, Seattle has become the fastest-growing city in America. Our region is a magnet for some of the greatest talent in the world. For many of our communities, Seattle is a place where they can build a better future for themselves and their loved ones. But that’s… [ Keep reading ]
It seems like every day we wake up to new cruel and hateful policies from this president. This week, the president announced his intent to take a step back in our country’s work to protect immigrant children. And earlier this month, the Trump administration announced a “public charge” rule, which effectively imposes an… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle has a generational opportunity to make transformational investments in housing, jobs, public spaces, and safe transportation. It’s the kind of chance that doesn’t come along very often. On Tuesday, I stood with community members in the heart of South Lake Union to lay out my plan for seizing that… [ Keep reading ]
A world-class city like Seattle needs world-class transit. That’s why at my direction the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has asked the City Council to advance planning for the Center City Connector streetcar. It’s another important step in building a unified streetcar route. In this critical planning phase, City Council… [ Keep reading ]
Over the last decade, we have become the fastest growing city in America. Our growth has brought some amazing opportunities, great jobs, and more small businesses. Across our country, Seattle is the envy of so many. But this growth has put significant pressures on our city – especially on housing…. [ Keep reading ]
One of my favorite things to do as mayor is to get out into the community and hear from our neighbors all across Seattle. Tomorrow is no different. I’m excited – especially now that the summer weather is back – to be heading back to West Seattle for a neighborhood… [ Keep reading ]
I’ve heard from so many of our neighbors about how hard it is to get a toehold in housing in Seattle. And even more people have told me how hard it is to keep the place they have. For too many people, the prospects of renting an affordable unit or… [ Keep reading ]
This Fourth of July, I was moved and honored to attend a naturalization ceremony at Seattle Center, and to welcome 500 new American citizens. Each and every person at that ceremony endured an incredible journey to get there, and it reminded me of America’s truest purpose: to welcome all who… [ Keep reading ]