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Mayor Durkan Transmits Legislation to Transfer Greenwood Senior Center to Community

May 18, 2021

Upon transfer, Phinney Neighborhood Association will join Byrd Barr Place and Central Area Senior Center as the third successful property transfer since September 2020 SEATTLE (May 18, 2021) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan transmitted legislation to the Seattle City Council to permanently transfer the ownership of Greenwood Senior Center to Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA), a community organization that provides programming, services, and activities that connect neighbors and foster civic engagement. PNA has been operating the center since 2006, providing… [ Keep reading ]

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

Extending Outdoor Dining into 2022

May 14, 2021

As we begin to fully reopen our bars and restaurants this Summer, one thing that is here to stay is outdoor dining.  Last June, SDOT created a free temporary permit program that has helped restaurants and merchants to stay in business in the face of challenging conditions. To date, SDOT has  issued about 200 free  Street Use permits… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Mayor Durkan Blog, Office of the Mayor, Press Releases, Transportation

Mayor Durkan Issues Statement on Washington’s Statewide Reopening Date

May 14, 2021

SEATTLE (May 13, 2021) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today issued a statement in response to Governor Inslee’s announcement of a statewide June 30 reopening date and new Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) guidance on masking. “Weeks ago, we were facing a surge of new cases and hospitalizations…. [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor, Public Health & Safety, Statements

City of Seattle Begins Administering the Pfizer Vaccine to 12 – 15 Year-Olds

May 13, 2021

Seattle Fire Department Mobile Vaccination Teams Will Immediately Begin Offering All Three Vaccines at In-Stadium, Mobile, and Pop-Up Events On Friday, City to Partner With Local Breweries to Offer Vaccinations and $1 Pints SEATTLE (May 13, 2021) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced that the City of Seattle immediately… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Public Health & Safety, Vaccine

Seattle Fire Department to Host Pop-Up Vaccination Clinics in Ballard, Fremont, and West Seattle Business Districts

May 11, 2021

City Partners With Local Small Businesses to Offer Incentives for Those Vaccinated at Pop-Ups SEATTLE (May 11, 2021) – As the City of Seattle approaches delivering 200,000 vaccines, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced that the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) is hosting pop-up vaccination clinics this week in business districts… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Mayor Durkan Blog, Office of the Mayor, Vaccine

Seattle Fire Department Mobile Vaccination Teams Launch Citywide Effort to Bring Vaccinations Directly to Seattle Residents and Workers

May 6, 2021

New Seattle Fire Department Mobile Strategy Brings Vaccinations to Dense Areas Around the City, Offers Immediate Vaccinations Without an Appointment As Part of This Effort, Seattle Fire Will Administer Vaccines on The Ave this Friday, in Collaboration with U District Partnership SEATTLE (May 6, 2021) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Mayor Durkan Blog, Office of the Mayor, Vaccine

Lumen Field Event Center, Rainier Beach, and West Seattle Vaccination Sites Now Accepting Patients Without Appointments

May 3, 2021

Several Thousand Appointments Remain at City of Seattle Locations This Week; Mayor Urges All Seattleites to Help Someone Else Get Vaccinated SEATTLE (May 3, 2021) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced that all people who live or work in King County can now walk or roll up to the… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Mayor Durkan Blog, Office of the Mayor, Vaccine

With More Than 100,000 Individuals Vaccinated by the City and 67 Percent of Eligible Seattleites Receiving at Least One Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine, Mayor Durkan Announces New Strategies to Increase Vaccine Uptake

April 30, 2021

City Partners With Seattle Sounders FC to Pilot In-Stadium Pop-Up Vaccination Clinics During Sounders Matches Seattle Fire Department Will Pilot Evening Hours at Rainier Beach and West Seattle Vaccination Hubs Seattle (April 30, 2021) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced that since launching its vaccination effort on January 14, 2021,… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Mayor Durkan Blog, Office of the Mayor, Vaccine

An Update on the City’s Preparations Ahead of May Day

April 30, 2021

Seattle (April 30, 2021) – The City of Seattle is issuing an update for residents on preparations that City departments will be making in advance of May Day, happening this Saturday, May 1. The City of Seattle has a tradition of peaceful marches on May Day; however, we know that… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Office of the Mayor, Public Health & Safety

City of Seattle Begins Scheduling Second Dose Appointments at Lumen Field Event Center, Rainier Beach, and West Seattle

April 27, 2021

Effective Immediately, King County Residents or Workers Who Received Their First Vaccination from Another Provider Can Get Their Second Dose Through the City of Seattle Seattle (April 27, 2021) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced that the City of Seattle will start scheduling second dose only appointments at the Lumen… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Mayor Durkan Blog, Office of the Mayor, Vaccine