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To Advance Equity and Opportunity, Mayor Jenny Durkan Announces “Libraries for All” Plan to Renew and Expand Investments in The Seattle Public Library

March 13, 2019

If Enacted, Proposal Would Maintain Current Services, Expand Hours, Eliminate Fines, Help Close Digital Divide, and Make Seismic Retrofits SEATTLE (March 13, 2019) – To advance equity, education, and opportunity in Seattle, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced a “Libraries for All” plan to renew and expand investments in The Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Jenny Durkan Announces Community Leaders and Elected Officials Organizing Seattle’s Preparations for the 2020 Census as Members of the Seattle Census Task Force

March 8, 2019

Seattle (March 8, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced the members of the Seattle Census Task Force, a coalition of elected officials and community leaders who are organizing Seattle’s preparations for the United States 2020 Census. The Seattle Census Task Force is co-chaired by Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda and Refugee Women’s… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Durkan Statement Regarding Transmittal of Families, Education, Preschool and Promise Implementation and Evaluation Plan

March 5, 2019

Seattle (March 5, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement regarding today’s transmittal of the Families, Education, Preschool and Promise Implementation and Evaluation Plan:    “When almost 70 percent of Seattle supported the Families Education Preschool and Promise Plan, they gave their strong approval to nearly double the number of children… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Jenny Durkan Applauds City Council’s Passage of Her Legislation to Help Recruit and Retain Experienced, Diverse Police Officers with Hiring Bonus

March 4, 2019

With Growing National and Regional Competition for Officers, New Lateral Hiring Incentive Would Help Recruit Experienced Candidates Who Are Committed to Reform with Up to $15,000 Incentive SEATTLE (March 4, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan applauded the City Council’s 7-1 vote this afternoon to pass her legislation to help… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Jenny Durkan Creates New Ruth Woo Internship to Honor the Late Civil Rights Leader

February 27, 2019

Seattle (February 27, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced the creation of a new Office of the Mayor internship to honor Seattle civil rights hero and leader Ruth Woo. The Ruth Woo Intern will work with the Mayor’s Policy Team to continue Mayor Durkan’s commitment to RSJI, and will… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Jenny Durkan Statement on City Council’s Confirmation of Sam Zimbabwe As the Next Director of the Seattle Department of Transportation

February 25, 2019

Seattle (February 25, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan released the below statement following the successful 8-0 vote by Seattle City Council to confirm her nominee Sam Zimbabwe to lead the Seattle Department of Transportation as its next Director:     “I’m heartened that City Council voted today to confirm him as the permanent Director of the Seattle Department… [ Keep reading ]

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To Create a More Affordable, Inclusive Seattle and Help Longtime Residents Remain in the City, Mayor Durkan Signs Executive Order Addressing Displacement

February 20, 2019

Seattle (February 20, 2019) –  Joined by community members and anti-displacement advocates at Hirabayashi Place in the Chinatown/International District, Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan signed an Executive Order to help create a more affordable Seattle, combat residential displacement in neighborhoods across Seattle, and create more affordable low- and middle-income housing…. [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Jenny Durkan’s 2019 State of the City Address

February 19, 2019

At a time that Seattle is literally under construction, Mayor Jenny Durkan laid out her vision to build a an affordable, inclusive City of the future. Speaking to students and community members at North Seattle College, Mayor Durkan affirmed her commitment to addressing Seattle’s housing and homelessness crisis, building economic… [ Keep reading ]

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To Help Seattle Meet Its Climate Goals, Mayor Durkan Proposes Legislation to Ensure More New Buildings in Seattle Are Ready for Electric Vehicles 

February 19, 2019

“EV–ready” proposal is one of 12 priority climate actions in Mayor’s 2018 Climate Action Strategy SEATTLE (Feb 19, 2019) – To help Seattle meet its climate goals, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced in her State of the City address this afternoon that she will transmit legislation to the City Council requiring all new buildings in Seattle to be ready… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Durkan Expands ORCA Opportunity Program to Serve 1,500 Low-Income Seattle Residents 

February 19, 2019

Seattle  (February 19, 2019) – At her second State of the City speech, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced the expansion of her ORCA Opportunity program to now include 1,500 low-income Seattle residents. One year ago yesterday, at her first State of the City speech, Mayor Durkan announced the creation of the ORCA… [ Keep reading ]

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