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AMAZON ANNOUNCES MAJOR GIFT TO HELP COMPLETE 20-ACRE WATERFRONT PARK AND RECONNECT SEATTLE TO THE SALISH SEA

December 10, 2021

Amazon’s support of Friends of Waterfront Seattle recognizes crucial role of Waterfront Park in renewing the civic and cultural life of the City of Seattle  SEATTLE (December 9, 2021)—Friends of Waterfront Seattle announced a major philanthropic gift of $5 million from Amazon to support the construction of the 20-acre Waterfront Park along Seattle’s central shoreline, which will be… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Mayor-Elect

Statement from Family of Senator George Fleming and Officials on the Passing of Groundbreaking State Senator and Beloved UW Husky Hall of Famer

December 8, 2021

Seattle (December 8, 2021) – The family of Senator George Fleming and officials from across the state mourned the passing of a groundbreaking state senator, civic leader, and an accomplished football player. “It is with great sadness that we announce that former Washington State Senator George Fleming passed away peacefully… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Mayor Durkan Blog, Office of the Mayor

Mayor Durkan Statement on First Case of the Omicron Variant in King County

December 4, 2021

SEATTLE (December 4) – Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement after the Department of Health and Public Health – Seattle and King County confirmation of the first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in King County: “While Omicron is the latest chapter of our battle with… [ Keep reading ]

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

With Increased Demand for COVID-19 Boosters, Mayor Durkan and Partners Announce Expanded Hours at Amazon South Lake Union Clinic

December 2, 2021

SEATTLE (December 2, 2021) – Following the launches of the City’s three clinics in South Lake Union, West Seattle, and Rainier Beach, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and community partners announced extended hours for the South Lake Union clinic at the Amazon Meeting Center. Today’s announcement follows the news that the CDC is now recommending boosters for every individual age 18 and older to help protect against the Omicron variant. Beginning on Saturday, December 11, the South Lake Union Clinic will have expanded… [ Keep reading ]

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

City of Seattle and Community Partners Host Home for the Holidays Events in December to Continue Downtown Recovery

December 1, 2021

SEATTLE (December 1, 2021) – Building off this summer’s highly successful “Welcome Back Weeks,” Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced today that the City will be enlisting creative community partners to host “Home for the Holidays,” a series of holiday activations in Pioneer Square, Pacific Place, Japantown, and Chinatown-International District. In partnership with the Downtown Seattle Association, the City of Seattle’s “Welcome Back Weeks” attracted an estimated 30,000 people downtown,… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Downtown Recovery, Mayor Durkan Blog, Office of the Mayor

Mayor Durkan Issues New Executive Order Leveraging City Funds to Support Impacts of Major Infrastructure Projects on Communities at Risk of Displacement

December 1, 2021

Starting with Sound Transit’s West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions (WSBLE) project, this Executive Order encourages Sound Transit to consider community benefits in addition to light rail in the Chinatown-International District (CID) Seattle (December 1, 2021) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today signed an Executive Order directing City departments to… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Downtown Recovery, Mayor Durkan Blog, Office of the Mayor

As Cases Surge Across the Country, City of Seattle Prepares to Protect Against COVID-19 During Holidays

November 22, 2021

Residents Should Plan Ahead for Increased Testing Demand as People Gather Inside for the Holidays; Eligible Residents Should Schedule COVID-19 Booster Shot Appointment SEATTLE (November 22, 2021) – As cases surge across the country with significant outbreaks in the Midwest and Northeast, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan encouraged Seattle residents to… [ Keep reading ]

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

Mayor Durkan Announces Municipal Match Partnership with Washington State Opportunity Scholarship for Seattle Promise Scholars

November 18, 2021

Scholarships of Up to $22,500 Available to Strengthen Financial Supports for Students Pursuing STEM and Healthcare Careers SEATTLE (November 18) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan along with partners from education, philanthropy and STEM industries announced a new partnership with the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) to strengthen pathways to college and career advancement for Seattle Promise scholars pursuing jobs in the trades, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and health care. Seattle is the first city in Washington State to… [ Keep reading ]

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

With the Expected Approval of Pfizer Boosters This Week, Mayor Durkan and Partners Announce COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in Rainier Beach

November 17, 2021

SEATTLE (November 17, 2021) – Following the launches of the City’s South Lake Union and West Seattle clinics, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan along with Seattle Fire Department Chief Scoggins, and community partners announced the location of the City’s third vaccination clinic at SouthEast Seattle Senior Center in the Rainier Beach… [ Keep reading ]

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

Seattle is Ready for Historic and Transformative Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

November 15, 2021

Today, I joined Mayors and labor unions for the signing of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. This historic bill will create millions of good paying jobs and make long overdue investments in transportation and infrastructure. Over the past two years, Seattle has faced unprecedented obstacles, many of them related to our urgent need to invest… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Citywide Strategy, Essential City Services, Mayor Durkan Blog, Office of the Mayor, Transportation