SEATTLE (April 27, 2019) – Following an update to media on scene, Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan released the below statement on this afternoon’s tragedy in downtown Seattle involving a crane: “This is a tragic day in Seattle with this catastrophic incident in the heart of our city. My heart breaks… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE (April 23, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced today she has transmitted to the City Council her intention to appoint three new leaders to the City of Seattle’s Community Police Commission and to reappoint a current member to an additional term. All three appointments and the additional reappointment… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle (April 22, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement following the 8-0 vote by the City Council to approve the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Implementation and Evaluation Plan: “Last year, when almost 70 percent of Seattle supported the Families Education Preschool and Promise Plan, Seattleites… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle (April 22, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan released the following statement today following City Council’s 8-0 vote to approve her “Libraries for All” plan: “When we invest in our public libraries, we invest in education, opportunity, and equity for the whole community. I want to thank the Seattle City… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle (April 22, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan released the following statement today in recognition of Earth Day: “On Earth Day, Seattleites and people from around the world come together to celebrate the beauty of this planet that we call home, to stand together to renew our commitment to… [ Keep reading ]
Letter Responds to Proposal to Send Immigrants and Refugees to Welcoming Cities, Outlines Three Key Steps to Fix Broken Immigration System Seattle (April 19, 2019) – Joined by 16 mayors of welcoming jurisdictions across the country, Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan led a letter to President Trump in response to his… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE (April 17, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement on the passing of Seattle civic leader Robert J. Royer, who served as Deputy Mayor of Seattle from 1978 to 1983, in addition to serving in countless other civic roles in the Northwest over the last four decades…. [ Keep reading ]
Program Non-Sworn Officers Will Help Connect Residents Involved in Non-Criminal Calls with Services Like Housing, Transportation, Food, and Support for the Elderly SEATTLE (April 17, 2019) – After extensive input from community, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and Chief of Police Carmen Best announced the City of Seattle will relaunch its… [ Keep reading ]
Plan would create new affordable homes, preserve park space in a high opportunity area of our growing City Seattle (April 17, 2019) – To help address Seattle’s housing and affordability crisis and advance a vision for a new affordable, livable community at Ft. Lawton in Magnolia, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan transmitted to City Council the Redevelopment Plan for approximately 34 acres… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]