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Mayor Durkan Statement on New Economic Forecast in Seattle, Which Highlights Significant Impact of Pandemic on Workers, Local Businesses and City Revenue

April 21, 2020

Seattle (April 21, 2020) – The City Budget Office today released their latest economic forecasts and revenue projections for Seattle. Understanding there is significant uncertainty nationally and locally on the economic impacts, the City of Seattle’s Budget Office today announced two economic scenarios for a rapid recovery scenario and a… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Durkan Issues Statement on Governor Inslee’s Extension of “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Order

April 2, 2020

Seattle (April 2, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement on Governor Inslee’s extension of statewide “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, which will remain in effect until May 4. The order was first announced on March 23 and bans all gatherings, closes all non-essential businesses unless employees can work from home,… [ Keep reading ]

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Following New Reports on Impact of Social Distancing Measures, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan Highlights Continued Importance of Social Distancing Measures

March 30, 2020

Seattle (March 30, 2020) – Following two new reports from the Institute for Disease Modeling (IDM), Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the follow statement continuing to urge residents to continue social distancing measures in order to slow the spread of COVID-19 in King County. “My simple message: stay home. It will save lives. Throughout the last four weeks, the City, State, and County… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Durkan Commends $2 Trillion Congressional COVID-19 Plan That Centers Workers, Small Businesses, and Most Vulnerable Communities

March 25, 2020

Seattle (March 25, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today issued the following statement on the United States Senate’s $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Mayor had previously urged Congressional leaders to pass a comprehensive and unprecedented relief plan that centered workers, small businesses, and other… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Jenny A. Durkan Issues Statement on Governor’s ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ Order

March 23, 2020

Seattle (March 23, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the follow statement on the Governor’s ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ order outlining additional measures to further encourage social distancing: “Our city, region and state have taken significant and early actions over the last 24 days, but we know we need to take even more actions to slow the… [ Keep reading ]

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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 ]

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Mayor Durkan Statement Following Meeting With Vice President Pence to Address Federal Response to COVID-19

March 5, 2020

Mayor Durkan cited lack of available test kits and inadequate small business relief as top concerns for the City of Seattle Seattle (March 5, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement after a roundtable of local leaders with Vice President Pence and Governor Jay Inslee to address… [ Keep reading ]

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