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In Another Step Toward A More Affordable and Inclusive Seattle, Mayor Jenny Durkan Announces $5 Million Available for Community-Based Organizations through the Equitable Development Initiative

Projects That Reduce Racial Disparities and Address Displacement Must Apply by June 5 SEATTLE (April 4, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced that $5 million in funding is available for community organizations through Seattle’s Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) that supports local groups responding to residential, commercial, and cultural displacement. Community-based organizations working in Seattle on anti-displacement projects, strategies,… [ Keep reading ]

With One Year Until Census Day 2020, Executive Constantine, Mayor Durkan, and Seattle Foundation Announce First-Ever $1 Million Regional Census Fund

$1 million Regional Census Fund will help Seattle and King County-based community organizations fund their preparations for the 2020 Census; First-ever partnership between County, City, and Seattle Foundation to support Census outreach SEATTLE (April 1, 2019) – Joined by community members at Seattle’s El Cento de la Raza, King County… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Jenny Durkan Announces New City Leaders Focused on Parks and Recreation, Economic Development, and Combating Harassment, Discrimination and Other Workplace Misconduct

SEATTLE (March 28, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced today three new City of Seattle leaders focused on promoting access to Seattle’s parks and recreation opportunities, fostering economic development, and addressing harassment and discrimination in the City workplace as the first-ever leader of the City’s newly-created and independent Office… [ Keep reading ]

In a Significant Step toward Creating A More Affordable Seattle, Mayor Durkan Signs Mandatory Housing Affordability into Law

All Seattle multifamily and commercial development will contribute to new rent- and income-restricted affordable housing for low-income households MHA is the City’s largest funding contributor to affordable housing since the creation of the Seattle Housing Levy in 1981 SEATTLE (March 20, 2019) – Joined by affordable housing advocates and other… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Jenny Durkan Applauds City Council for Confirming Saad Bashir as the City of Seattle’s Next Permanent Chief Technology Officer

SEATTLE (March 18, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan released the below statement following the successful 9-0 vote by Seattle City Council to confirm her nominee Saad Bashir to lead the Seattle Information Technology (IT) Department as the City of Seattle’s next Chief Technology Officer: “We are so happy Saad… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Jenny Durkan Applauds City Council’s Passage of the Mandatory Housing Affordability Legislation

SEATTLE (March 18, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement after the Seattle City Council’s unanimous 9-0 vote to adopt Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA), implementing affordable housing requirements and increasing density in 27 neighborhoods throughout Seattle:  “Today, Seattle took a big step toward more affordable housing choices and a more affordable, welcoming city for all. I… [ Keep reading ]

To Advance Equity and Opportunity, Mayor Jenny Durkan Announces “Libraries for All” Plan to Renew and Expand Investments in The Seattle Public Library

If Enacted, Proposal Would Maintain Current Services, Expand Hours, Eliminate Fines, Help Close Digital Divide, and Make Seismic Retrofits SEATTLE (March 13, 2019) – To advance equity, education, and opportunity in Seattle, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced a “Libraries for All” plan to renew and expand investments in The Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Jenny Durkan Announces Community Leaders and Elected Officials Organizing Seattle’s Preparations for the 2020 Census as Members of the Seattle Census Task Force

Seattle (March 8, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced the members of the Seattle Census Task Force, a coalition of elected officials and community leaders who are organizing Seattle’s preparations for the United States 2020 Census. The Seattle Census Task Force is co-chaired by Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda and Refugee Women’s… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Durkan Statement Regarding Transmittal of Families, Education, Preschool and Promise Implementation and Evaluation Plan

Seattle (March 5, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement regarding today’s transmittal of the Families, Education, Preschool and Promise Implementation and Evaluation Plan:    “When almost 70 percent of Seattle supported the Families Education Preschool and Promise Plan, they gave their strong approval to nearly double the number of children… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Jenny Durkan Applauds City Council’s Passage of Her Legislation to Help Recruit and Retain Experienced, Diverse Police Officers with Hiring Bonus

With Growing National and Regional Competition for Officers, New Lateral Hiring Incentive Would Help Recruit Experienced Candidates Who Are Committed to Reform with Up to $15,000 Incentive SEATTLE (March 4, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan applauded the City Council’s 7-1 vote this afternoon to pass her legislation to help… [ Keep reading ]