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Mayor Durkan Announces $5 million to Community Organizations Through the Equitable Development Initiative

Mayor’s “Housing Seattle Now” Establishes New $15 million EDI Revolving Loan Program Seattle (September 13, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced $5 million in awards through the Equitable Development Initiative (EDI), part of the City’s effort to support Seattle’s existing residents and businesses in high displacement risk neighborhoods. Mayor… [ Keep reading ]

Members of Region’s High Barrier Individuals Working Group Announce New Pilot Programs to Focus on Individuals Cycling through the Criminal Justice System in Seattle and King County

Four New Pilot Strategies Aim to Address Intersection of Homelessness Crisis, Criminal Legal System, Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorders with Multi-Disciplinary Approach across Jurisdictions Mayor Durkan, Executive Constantine Investing in Pilot Programs in Their Respective Budgets for 2020 Seattle (September 12, 2019) – Members of the region’s High Barrier Individuals… [ Keep reading ]

As Part of Her 2020 Proposed Budget, Mayor Durkan Announces New Investments to Increase Support for Seattle’s First Responders, Expand Medical and Treatment Services for Most Vulnerable Communities

2020 Proposed Budget Invests in Enhancing Seattle Fire Department “Health One” Program to Help People with Behavioral Health or Substance Use Issues, Non-Emergency Medical Issues, and Access to Services Seattle  (September 11, 2019) – As part of her 2020 Proposed Budget, Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced new investments to increase support for the City’s first responders and expand medical and treatment services… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Jenny Durkan Announces Plan to Invest $1.6 Million in 2020 Budget to Speed Up Hiring, Improve Retention at Seattle Police Department

Following Extensive Survey and Data-Driven Study, Mayor Proposing These Significant Investments in SPD Hiring, Recruiting, and Retention in 2020 Budget Mayor Also Announces Plan to Invest Nearly $850,000 to Continue Community-Based Emphasis Patrols in 2020 Seattle (September 10, 2019) – As part of her 2020 Proposed Budget, Seattle Mayor Jenny A…. [ Keep reading ]

As Part of Her Proposed Budget for 2020, Mayor Jenny Durkan Announces Investments to Advance Safety Through Community Based Services and Programs

Mayor’s 2020 Proposed Budget Includes Funding for Five New Community Service Officers as Part of Program Relaunched This Year Seattle (September 10, 2019) – As part of her 2020 Proposed Budget, Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced her plan to make new investments in community safety and building opportunity for… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Durkan Signs New Housing Legislation Yakima Avenue Disposition and Tenant Protection Harmonization Bills

Seattle (September 6, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan signed into law her new housing legislation and more robust tenant protections. “We must continue to act with urgency to address our housing and affordability crisis and developing innovative pathways to homeownership is a necessary component of the bold actions we must take,” said Mayor Durkan. “Over the past decade Seattle was the fastest growing city in the country and our… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Durkan Applauds Council Committee’s Passage of Her Plan for Transformational Investments in the Sale of the Mercer Mega Block City-Owned Surplus Properties

Seattle (September 6, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan applauded of City Council’s Sustainability & Transportation Committee for passing her legislation – a plan for transformational investment in housing, homelessness, and family-wage jobs, a new community center and transportation and pedestrian improvements in South Lake Union, at the under-utilized Mercer Mega… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Durkan Announces New Permanently Affordable Homeownership Investments at Two Seattle City Light Public Properties in Northwest Seattle

Seattle is First City to Utilize State Law for a Utility Surplus Property to Transfer Seattle City Light Property at No Cost for Affordable Homeownership Seattle (September 5, 2019) – As part of her Housing Seattle Now initiative, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced new investments by the Office of Housing today… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Jenny Durkan to Nominate Office of Housing Acting Director Emily Alvarado to Serve as Permanent Director 

Alvarado Has Served at City’s Office of Housing Since 2014 City Has Made Unprecedented New Investments in Affordable Housing Since Mayor Durkan Took Office SEATTLE (September 5, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced today she will nominate the City’s Office of Housing (OH) Acting Director Emily Alvarado to serve… [ Keep reading ]

Special Edition – The Durkan Digest: A New Era in the Fight against Homelessness Starts Today

Today marks the start of a new era in the fight against homelessness – not just for the City of Seattle, but for our entire region. For years, leaders in our region have talked about the need for one unified regional system that has governance, authority, and resources to… [ Keep reading ]