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Following President Trump’s National Emergency Declaration, Mayor Durkan Announces City Will Move Forward on Federal Assistance and Other Emergency Actions Including a Temporary Moratorium on Residential Evictions

March 13, 2020

SEATTLE (March 13, 2020) – Following the President’s National Emergency Declaration, Mayor Durkan announced that the City will move forward on requesting assistance and take other actions including issuing an Emergency Order for a temporary moratorium on residential evictions in the City of Seattle during this emergency. Following Mayor Durkan’s meeting… [ Keep reading ]

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

To Prevent Further Spread of COVID-19, City of Seattle to Temporarily Suspend Permitted Events

March 13, 2020

SEATTLE (March 13, 2020) – To prevent the further spread of COVID-19 in Seattle and the Puget Sound region, Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced that effective Monday, March 16, 2020, the City of Seattle will suspend all permitted events. These suspensions will remain in effect until at least April… [ Keep reading ]

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

City of Seattle to Temporarily Close All Public-Facing Service Counters to Combat Spread of COVID-19

March 13, 2020

Wells Fargo Will Allow Individuals to Obtain Money Orders Free of Charge During Closure SEATTLE (March 13, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan has announced additional steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Starting Monday, March 16, City of Seattle public-facing counters will be closed to the public but will continue… [ Keep reading ]

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

City of Seattle to Temporarily Close All Library Locations, Community Centers to Public to Prevent Further Spread of COVID-19

March 12, 2020

Seattle Parks and Recreation Preschool Program and Hygiene Facilities to Remain Open SEATTLE (March 12, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan has announced additional steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Researchers are estimating that there are 1,100 active COVID-19 infections in our region. By early April, the region may… [ Keep reading ]

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

Mayor Durkan Announces $1.5 Million Fund to Invest Directly in Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

March 12, 2020

Signs Executive Order to Help Small Businesses and Their Workers Seattle (March 12, 2020) – Building on measures focused on supporting small businesses, Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced a $1.5 million City of Seattle fund to invest directly in small businesses financially impacted by COVID-19. The fund is an expansion of the Office of Economic Development’s (OED) Small Business Stabilization… [ 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 Issues Statement on New Proclamation from Governor Inslee

March 11, 2020

Seattle (March 11) – Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the below statement on Governor Jay Inslee’s proclamation to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 in Washington State. Yesterday, Mayor Durkan highlighted the recent modeling of COVID-19 in our region. “Since January, the City of Seattle has been preparing for COVID-19 in our region. This global pandemic will be one of the most transformative and consequential moments… [ Keep reading ]

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

Following Outreach to Small Business Owners, Mayor Durkan Announces Initial Recovery Package to Ease Financial Impacts of COVID-19 Outbreak

March 10, 2020

Mayor Durkan Announces a New Small Business Recovery Task Force Seattle (March 10, 2020) – Following robust outreach to small business owners and community stakeholders, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced new initial actions to provide immediate relief for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Her actions build off Governor Inslee’s announcement… [ Keep reading ]

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

Mayor Durkan Announces Seattle Public Utilities and Seattle City Light Will Keep Utilities on During COVID-19 Civil Emergency in Seattle

March 10, 2020

Seattle (March 10, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced that Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) and Seattle City Light (SCL) will keep utility services on during the COVID-19 Civil Emergency in Seattle. This will provide immediate utility relief for customers, both residential and commercial, financially impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Effective… [ Keep reading ]

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

March 6: City of Seattle Update on COVID-19 Response

March 9, 2020

Seattle (March 6, 2020) – The City of Seattle is working diligently to support our partners at Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) and the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) to respond to COVID-19. As of March 6, there are 58 cases of COVID-19 in King County, including… [ Keep reading ]

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

Mayor Durkan Employs New Measures to Reduce Exposure of COVID-19 to Our Neighbors Experiencing Homelessness

March 5, 2020

Seattle (March 5, 2020) – Following Tuesday’s Proclamation of Civil Emergency, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan unveiled new measures in the City of Seattle to prepare for the potential spread of COVID-19 amongst individuals experiencing homelessness by increasing shelter resources during this public health emergency. “We know we need to take additional… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Office of the Mayor, Public Health & Safety