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Mayor Durkan Issues Statement on New York Times Report That Attorney General William Barr Asked Prosecutors to Investigate Her

September 16, 2020

Seattle (September 16, 2020) – Former U.S. Attorney for Western Washington Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan released the following statement after a New York Times report that Attorney General William Barr asked prosecutors to explore charges against the Mayor. “Today’s report is chilling and the latest abuse of power from the Trump administration…. [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate & Environment, Office of the Mayor, Press Releases, Public Health & Safety, Racial Equity & Social Justice, Statements

Mayor Durkan and Seattle City Council Release Internet for All Gap Analysis Report with Action Plan to Increase Access to Internet and Close the Digital Divide

September 16, 2020

SEATTLE (September 16, 2020) – Following up on the Internet for All Initiative announced earlier this summer, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and Seattle City Councilmembers Lorena Gonzalez, Alex Pedersen and Debora Juarez announced the release of the initial Internet for All Report and Action Plan. Building off of the information… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Office of the Mayor, Press Releases, Racial Equity & Social Justice, Technology & Innovation

City Allocates Over $19 Million in COVID-Related Funding to Rental Assistance and Homeowner Support

September 14, 2020

Investments Include Launch of New Effort to Provide Homeowner Counseling and Homeowner Stabilization Funds   Thousands of families expected to receive direct financial support  Seattle (September 14, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced the allocation of more than $19 million in COVID-19 Relief funding to provide housing assistance for low-income households economically impacted by COVID-19. As the City continues to distribute rental assistance in 2020, the… [ Keep reading ]

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

Mayor Durkan Announces up to $11.6 Million in Funding for Homeless Service Providers to Help Cover COVID-19 Costs in 2020

September 9, 2020

The City of Seattle expects to invest nearly $150 million in 2020 to support people experiencing homelessness during pandemic Seattle (September 9, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced up to $11.6 million in funding for shelter, day-centers, and permanent supportive housing to help pay for costs incurred during the initial phases of the COVID-19 response and to maintain higher-level services… [ Keep reading ]

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

City of Seattle to Offer Child Care for 550 Children at 19 Sites Throughout Seattle

September 1, 2020

Seattle Parks and Recreation Will Launch Seven Teen Resource Hubs to Support Students During Virtual Learning SEATTLE (September 1, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced that the City of Seattle will provide child care for 550 children at 19 sites through Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR). The City-supported child… [ Keep reading ]

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

Mayor Durkan Announces Nearly $100 Million in Investments in K-12 Education for Seattle Students

August 31, 2020

SEATTLE (August 31, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced that the City of Seattle will invest nearly $95 million over six years in K-12 educational supports through the Department of Education and Early Learning’s (DEEL) School-Based Investments (SBI). In addition, DEEL has awarded $4.9 million over three years to… [ Keep reading ]

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

Mayor Durkan, Council President González, Councilmember Mosqueda, and Councilmember Morales Announce Joint COVID-19 Relief Package that Ensures Emergency Funds Remain Available for 2020 and 2021

August 21, 2020

Seattle (August 21, 2020) – Building on $233 million the City has invested thus far in COVID-19 relief, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan, Council President M. Lorena González, Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, and Councilmember Tammy Morales announced a joint amended COVID-19 relief package. This joint proposal will create and extend $45 million… [ Keep reading ]

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

Mayor Durkan Announces Free Citywide Testing at Chief Sealth High School in West Seattle

August 20, 2020

In the Last Two Months, the City of Seattle has Administered More Than 128,000 Tests City of Seattle Sites Currently Providing More Than 15% of Tests Statewide   Seattle (August 20, 2020) – While visiting the Rainier Beach High School free citywide testing site, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced the expansion of City of Seattle testing at the Chief Sealth High School Athletic Complex, in the Westwood neighborhood of West Seattle. With… [ Keep reading ]

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

Mayor Durkan Proposes Fare Share Wage Ordinance to Ensure Uber and Lyft Drivers are Paid Fairly

August 13, 2020

SEATTLE (August 13, 2020) – Mayor Durkan announced today that she will transmit legislation to City Council later this month to propose a new minimum compensation standard for Uber and Lyft drivers to ensure all drivers are paid at least the Seattle minimum wage plus reasonable expenses. Preliminary analysis suggests… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Mayor Durkan Blog, Press Releases, Racial Equity & Social Justice, Transportation

Mayor Durkan Announces Bold Action to Invest in 600 Apartments for Homeless Individuals in Response to COVID-19 Public Health Crisis

August 12, 2020

Office of Housing Accelerates Seattle Housing Levy Funding to Support Proven, Long-term Solution to Homelessness Seattle (August 12, 2020) – To bring more people inside during a public health crisis, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced that the City of Seattle Office of Housing is taking bold action to invest in 600 new units of permanent supportive housing in six buildings. This initiative capitalizes on Seattle’s expertise in funding evidence-based housing for people experiencing homelessness and will bring an unprecedented level of housing online by the end of 2021. These new homes will be… [ Keep reading ]

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