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Mayor Durkan Celebrates Washington State House’s Passage of “Block-the-Box” Legislation, Calls on Senate to Follow Suit and Pass Law

April 15, 2019

Legislation Would Help Seattle Improve Access to Transportation for All Residents & Manage Congestion through Automated Traffic Enforcement Cameras SEATTLE (April 15, 2019) – Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement celebrating the Washington State House of Representative’s 57-41 passage of legislation, ESHB 1793, which adds block-the-box and transit-only… [ Keep reading ]

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STATEMENT: Mayor Jenny Durkan Responds to Threats by President Donald Trump to Retaliate for Seattle’s Status As A Welcoming City

April 12, 2019

SEATTLE (April 12, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement today in response to threats by the President of the United States to retaliate against Seattle for its status as a Welcoming City: “Time and again, we have seen this administration weaken the moral standing of America and undermine… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Jenny Durkan’s Statement on City Attorney’s Decision to Appeal Hotel Workers Initiative to State Supreme Court

January 9, 2019

SEATTLE (January 9, 2019) –  Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement upon City Attorney Pete Holmes announcement that the City will appeal the ruling issued on December 24 by Division One of the state Court of Appeals that struck down the Hotel Employees Health and Safety Initiative… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Jenny Durkan Statement on Councilmember Sally Bagshaw’s Announcement That She Will Not Seek Re-election

November 27, 2018

Seattle (November 27, 2018) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan released the below statement following the announcement by Councilmember Sally Bagshaw that she will not seek re-election in 2019: “I have been lucky to know and work with Sally Bagshaw for many years, and I have been lucky to see firsthand… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Durkan Celebrates the City Council’s Passage of Her Proposed 2019-2020 Budget Plan for Seattle

November 19, 2018

Seattle (November 19, 2018) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan celebrated the City Council’s 8-1 passage of her proposed 2019-2020 budget and issued the following statement: “I am pleased that we have a balanced budget plan that reflects our values and sets a guide for our work in the upcoming year… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Jenny Durkan Statement on Councilmember Rob Johnson’s Announcement That He Will Not Seek Re-election

November 8, 2018

Seattle (November 8, 2018) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the below statement following the announcement by Councilmember Rob Johnson that he will not seek re-election in 2019: “Councilmember Johnson has been a steadfast voice for a more vibrant, inclusive, and affordable Seattle. Working together, we have made major investments in… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Jenny Durkan Statement on Voters’ Approval of Her Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Plan

November 6, 2018

Seattle (November 6) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement tonight following voters’ approval of her Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise plan: “Tonight, we celebrate a victory for opportunity for kids and families across Seattle, and a victory for a more affordable future. “Tonight, we said loud and… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Durkan Statement on President Trump’s Claim He Can End the Guarantee of Citizenship in the United States Constitution

October 30, 2018

Seattle (October 30) – Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan responded to President Donald Trump’s claim that he can end the guarantee of citizenship in the United States Constitution. The Mayor’s statement: “President Trump’s new claim that he can unilaterally end the Constitution’s guarantee of citizenship is morally and legally bankrupt. The President… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Durkan and Chief Best Respond to the Mass Shooting at a Pittsburgh Synagogue

October 27, 2018

Seattle (October 27) – Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and Chief of Police Carmen Best responded to this morning’s mass shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation, a synagogue in Pittsburgh on Saturday morning with the following statement: “This was an act of terror and an act of hate against… [ Keep reading ]

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Statement by Mayor Jenny Durkan on the Passing of Paul G. Allen

October 15, 2018

Seattle (October 15) – Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the below statement following the announcement of the passing of Paul G. Allen: “Paul was a true son of Seattle who made his beloved city – and our world – a better, more vibrant place. For generations to come, Seattleites and… [ Keep reading ]

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