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Mayor Durkan Announces New Department Appointments

Seattle (Jan 19) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced two new department leaders in her administration at the Office of Labor Standards and Seattle Information Technology Department. With the departure of Seattle’s Chief Technology Officer Michael Mattmiller and Dylan Orr, the Director of the Office of Labor Standards, Tracye Cantrell… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Durkan Proposes “Building a Bridge to Housing for All”

Plan Invests in Affordable Housing, Bridge Housing, and Essential City Services Upon Sale of Property This Summer Seattle (January 17, 2018) – In her first major legislation, Mayor Durkan proposed “Building a Bridge to Housing for All,” a plan to sell an underutilized City property to address Seattle’s affordability and… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Durkan Applauds Council Support of 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle

Seattle (January 16, 2018) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement on the unanimous adoption of her resolution supporting Seattle as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament in Seattle: “Seattle is North America’s best soccer town, with a fan base whose passion for the game… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Durkan Mourns the Loss Washington’s 18th Governor and First King County Executive John Spellman

Seattle (January 16, 2018) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement today on the passing of John Spellman, Washington State’s 18th Governor, and first-ever King County Executive: “Governor Spellman’s passing marks the end of an era for Seattle, for our region, and for our great state. John was… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Jenny A. Durkan’s Statement in Recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day 

Seattle (January 15) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan released the following statement in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: “The message and vision of Dr. King continues to ring loudly, but it does not ring true in enough lives. “When we look at Washington and the turmoil brought by our current president, it couldn’t… [ Keep reading ]

Mayors to DOJ: Rollback of Federal Marijuana Policy is a Misguided Legal Overreach

Seattle (Jan 11) – Seattle Mayor and former U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock led a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions criticizing the Department of Justice’s misguided rollback of the “Cole Memo,” which provided guidance on federal marijuana enforcement policy. The letter signed by ten… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Durkan Delivers Remarks Following Judge Robart’s Ruling on the Consent Decree

Seattle (Jan 10) – Earlier today, Judge Robart’s ruled that the City of Seattle in “full and effective compliance” with the Court ordered consent decree. The consent decree required significant reforms to be enacted — new use of force policies and trainings that emphasize de-escalation, a new approach to how… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan Condemns DOJ’s Decision to Roll Back Cole Memo

Seattle (Jan 4) – Seattle Mayor and former U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan condemned DOJ’s decision to rescind the Cole Memo, which clarified marijuana enforcement for states. “While I was U.S. Attorney, I helped craft DOJ policy on legal marijuana. That policy properly deprioritized legal marijuana, ensured states had the… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Durkan Announces New Department Appointments

Seattle (Dec 22) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced several new department leaders in her administration, including many with a focus on economic development and City planning.  With the previously announced resignation of Jesús Aguirre, Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation, Mayor Durkan announced that Christopher Williams will serve as… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Durkan Announces Police Search Committee Members

Seattle (Dec 22) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced the members of her Police Search Committee who will assist in a national search process to find the best candidates for Seattle’s next police chief. Led by four co-chairs, this diverse Search Committee will work with a national search firm to… [ Keep reading ]