Seattle (February 27, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced the creation of a new Office of the Mayor internship to honor Seattle civil rights hero and leader Ruth Woo. The Ruth Woo Intern will work with the Mayor’s Policy Team to continue Mayor Durkan’s commitment to RSJI, and will… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle (February 25, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan released the below statement following the successful 8-0 vote by Seattle City Council to confirm her nominee Sam Zimbabwe to lead the Seattle Department of Transportation as its next Director: “I’m heartened that City Council voted today to confirm him as the permanent Director of the Seattle Department… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle (February 20, 2019) – Joined by community members and anti-displacement advocates at Hirabayashi Place in the Chinatown/International District, Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan signed an Executive Order to help create a more affordable Seattle, combat residential displacement in neighborhoods across Seattle, and create more affordable low- and middle-income housing…. [ Keep reading ]
“EV–ready” proposal is one of 12 priority climate actions in Mayor’s 2018 Climate Action Strategy SEATTLE (Feb 19, 2019) – To help Seattle meet its climate goals, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced in her State of the City address this afternoon that she will transmit legislation to the City Council requiring all new buildings in Seattle to be ready… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle (February 19, 2019) – At her second State of the City speech, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced the expansion of her ORCA Opportunity program to now include 1,500 low-income Seattle residents. One year ago yesterday, at her first State of the City speech, Mayor Durkan announced the creation of the ORCA… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle (February 19, 2019) – Building off her Seattle Promise College Tuition Program, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced that she will form a partnership with Seattle Colleges, local businesses, and labor unions to create the Opportunity Promise program. Opportunity Promise will build a workforce of the future by providing Seattle Promise students access… [ Keep reading ]
Income-eligible students already receiving two years of free college will receive grants of $1,000 per year for non-tuition-related expenses Seattle (February 19, 2019) – In her State of the City speech at North Seattle College, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced the Seattle Promise Equity Scholarship to provide $1,000 in additional funding… [ Keep reading ]
City Will Also Provide Free Garbage Drop-Off Sites This Saturday from 10 am – 3 pm Monday, Thursday, and Friday customers are asked to put their bins and bags out on Friday, February 15 Seattle (February 14, 2019) – Following the historic series of winter storms that hit the Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle (February 13, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan released the below statement following the announcement by Seattle City Councilmember Mike O’Brien that he will not seek re-election in 2019: “Mike has been a tireless voice and progressive advocate for a better, more compassionate, and more climate-friendly Seattle. Mike cares… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle (February 12, 2019) – After a failed attempt by the National Rifle Association (NRA) to block progress in Seattle in fighting gun violence, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan’s responsible storage gun safety law will go into effect tomorrow, Wednesday, February 13. The law, which was unanimously passed by the Seattle City Council in July,… [ Keep reading ]
