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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 JennyA.Durkantodayannouncedher proposaltomove hundredsofpeople living unshelteredinto safer spacesas part of her 2021 budget.By using COVID-related, one-time funds, Mayor Durkan is proposing to open 425 short-term shelter bedsthen surge investment in housing supportprograms like diversionandrapid-rehousing.Next… [ Keep reading ]

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

Mayor Durkan Announces Next Steps on City Council’s 2020 Revised Budget Actions

September 30, 2020

Per Council’s Intent, the City Will Suspend the Work of the Navigation Team Effective Immediately Seattle(September 30, 2020) – Following Council’s decision to defund the Navigation Team and proceed with out of order layoffs at the Seattle Police Department, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced next steps on the City Council’s… [ 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 transmittedthe2021 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
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Mayor Durkan’s 2021 Budget Address: Rebuilding a More Just and Equitable City

September 29, 2020

Earlier today, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan delivered her annual budget address and transmitted her 2021 Proposed Budget to the City Council. Due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19 in our region, the Mayor delivered her annual budget address via pre-recorded video shared online and broadcast to the Seattle Channel. In… [ 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

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

City of Seattle Expands Emergency Grocery Vouchers to an Additional 3500 Households

September 22, 2020

City Has Directed Nearly $26 Million to Support Grocery Benefits as Part of COVID-19 Response SEATTLE(September 22, 2020) – Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has committed an additional $9 million from the City’s rainy day fund to expand the number of households receiving emergency grocery vouchers. Launched in March, Seattle’s emergency… [ Keep reading ]

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

City of Seattle enrolls thousands in Utility Discount Program to reduce utility bill burden since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic

September 21, 2020

Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities committed to ensuring eligible residents able to participate in program SEATTLE(September 21, 2020)– Asof the end of August, the City of Seattle has now enrolled11,825 new householdsinto the Utility Discount Program (UDP) in 2020, including 8,173through the fast-track application process launched in Marchto… [ Keep reading ]

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

Mayor Durkan announces Free Stay Healthy Block Permits, adding to the recent success of Stay Healthy and Keep Moving Streets

September 21, 2020

Community groups can temporarily close blocks to thru-traffic for increased access to outdoor recreation space and improved mental health. SEATTLE (Sept. 21, 2020) – The City of Seattle announced today that it will be expanding upon the successful Stay Healthy and Keep Moving Streets by announcing new free Stay Healthy Block Permits. The free Stay Healthy Block permit will allow community organizations and non-profits to take the… [ Keep reading ]

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

City of Seattle Extends Rent Relief for City Tenants Through End of Year

September 18, 2020

SEATTLE (September 18, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced that the City of Seattle will extend its rent relief efforts for City tenants through the end of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn. The City’s rent relief measures provide rent deferral for for-profit tenants… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Essential City Services, Office of the Mayor, Press Releases, Public Health & Safety