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To Help Address Displacement in Southeast Seattle, Mayor Durkan Announces $4.92 Million to Permanently Fund Affordable Housing Cooperative at Othello Square

Community-Based Opportunity Center Includes Job Development, Small Business Assistance, Affordable Commercial Space and Additional Market-Rate and Affordable Homes Seattle (May 7, 2018) – To empower community efforts to curb displacement and build a more affordable future for Southeast Seattle, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and the Seattle Office of Housing announced the… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Durkan, Councilmember Bagshaw and Fire Chief Scoggins Announce Seattle’s New “Health One” Pilot Program to Address Non-Emergency 911 Calls Downtown

Specially Trained Team of Firefighters and A Social Worker Will Help People Downtown with Behavioral Health or Substance Abuse Issues, Non-Emergency Medical Issues, and Access to Services Team Will Provide Alternatives to Transport to Emergency Departments and Allow Fire Department Units to Focus on Emergencies Like Structure Fires and Vehicle Accidents … [ Keep reading ]

Following Their Confirmation by City Council, Mayor Durkan Holds Swearings-In Event for New Leaders at Seattle Parks and Recreation and Office of the Employee Ombud

Seattle (May 6, 2019) – Following unanimous confirmation votes by the City Council Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today held a swearings-in event for Jesús S. Aguirre as Superintendent of the Department of Parks & Recreation (SPR) and for Dr. Amarah Khan as first-ever Director of the new Office of the Employee… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Durkan Transmits ‘Bea’s Law’ to the City Council to Update City of Seattle Paid Family Care Leave Program

‘Bea’s Law’ Named in Honor of Beatrice Kathryn Alder, Daughter of City of Seattle Employee Rachel Alder SEATTLE (May 1, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan transmitted legislation to the Seattle City Council today to update the City of Seattle’s paid family care leave program. If passed by the City… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Durkan Applauds Washington State Legislature’s Support of Key City of Seattle Priorities: More Resources for Affordable Housing, Ending Ban on Affirmative Action, Investing in Access to College, and Fighting Climate Change

Mayor Durkan Also Disappointed that Legislature Failed to Pass Capital Gains Tax and ‘Block the Box’ Legislation, Vows to Continue Advocating with Partners in Next Legislative Session SEATTLE (April 30, 2019) – Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan congratulated the Washington State Legislature for supporting key City of Seattle priorities during the legislative… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Durkan, Chief Best, and City Departments Announce Pre-Summer Emphasis Program to Improve Public Safety & Address Maintenance Needs in Seven Neighborhoods across Seattle

Seattle (April 30, 2019) – Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan, Chief of Police Carmen Best and City departments announced today that based on community feedback and data analysis, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) and City departments will deploy additional resources and take immediate steps to improve public safety and address community… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Durkan Announces City of Seattle’s New “Renting in Seattle” Program Providing Centralized Resources for Renters and Landlords

SEATTLE (April 30, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced the official launch of the City of Seattle’s new “Renting in Seattle” program, a centralized resource for renters and landlords to find information, services, and help with navigating the rules and regulations of renting in the City of Seattle. This follows… [ Keep reading ]

Statement by Mayor Jenny Durkan on the Death of Longtime City of Seattle Employee Alan Justad in the Tragic Crane Incident in Downtown Seattle

SEATTLE (April 29, 2019) – Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan issued the below statement that one of four people killed in the tragedy involving a construction crane in downtown Seattle was the former Deputy Director of the Department of Planning and Development and longtime public servant at the City of Seattle,… [ Keep reading ]

Statement by Mayor Jenny Durkan on City Council’s Vote to Approve Her Legislation That Ensures More New Seattle Buildings Are Ready for Electric Vehicles

Seattle (April 29, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement regarding the passage of her legislation requiring all new buildings in Seattle that include off-street parking – like a parking garage – have the necessary infrastructure to support electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. This builds on Washington State Legislature’s newly-passed budget, which includes legislation, HB… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Jenny Durkan Commends City Council’s Confirmation of Mariko Lockhart as Permanent Director of the Seattle Office for Civil Rights

Seattle (April 29, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement on the 8-0 vote by the City Council to confirm Mariko Lockhart, her nominee to serve as the permanent director of the Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR): “Mariko has built a career around promoting equity and will… [ Keep reading ]