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King County to require proof of vaccination or negative test for many outdoor and indoor events and establishments to address COVID-19 spread

September 20, 2021

With continued high levels of preventable COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations and increased deaths driven by the Delta variant, serious stress on our regional healthcare system, and concern for a significant outbreak resurgence this fall and winter, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and community, health care,… [ Keep reading ]

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

First major Fall storm system of the season moves into Seattle this weekend

September 16, 2021

Rain and gusty winds will move into Seattle on Friday, September 17 and remain in the area through the weekend, with the heaviest rain anticipated on Friday night. Rain and wind can lead to tree damage and power outages, and heavy rain can create hazardous driving conditions due to flooding and low… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Mayor Durkan Blog, Office of the Mayor, Public Health & Safety

Elevating Black Artists and Recovery With Appointment of Royal Alley-Barnes

September 15, 2021

Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced that Royal Alley-Barnes will be appointed to be the Interim Director of ARTS and the first Black woman to hold the position. Director Alley-Barnes will lead ARTS during this critical time in recovery while the next administration seeks a new permanent director. “I am incredibly excited that Royal Alley-Barnes has agreed to serve as the… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Mayor Durkan Blog, Office of the Mayor, Racial Equity & Social Justice

City of Seattle Testing Locations Administer One Million COVID-19 Tests

September 14, 2021

Free, Accessible Testing Remains Key to Curbing Further Spread of Delta Variant SEATTLE (September 14, 2021) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced that City of Seattle COVID-19 testing sites created over the pandemic have administered one million tests since beginning operations in 2020. Testing sites include fixed locations with… [ Keep reading ]

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

Mayor Jenny Durkan and Police Chief Adrian Diaz Issue Statements on Upcoming Council Vote on SPD Hiring and Retention Funding

September 13, 2021

Seattle (September 13, 2021) Ahead of the Seattle City Council’s 2022 meeting on the Seattle Police Department budget, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and Police Chief Adrian Diaz released the following statement urging the Seattle City Council to support funding for a hiring and retention plan that helps our City reimagine… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Office of the Mayor, Public Health & Safety, Statements

Mayor Durkan Announces $9.8 Million to BIPOC- Led Community Organizations Through the Equitable Development Initiative

September 10, 2021

SEATTLE (September 10, 2021) — Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced $9.8 million in awards through the Equitable Development Initiative (EDI), the largest annual total since EDI’s first awards in 2017, to support the purchase of additional properties to house BIPOC organizations at risk of displacement. EDI is a central component of the City’s effort to support Seattle’s… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Citywide Strategy, Climate & Environment, Education & Access to Opportunity, Homelessness, Housing, Office of the Mayor, Press Releases, Racial Equity & Social Justice

City of Seattle and Partners Launch Efforts to Support Small Businesses During Welcome Back Weeks

September 10, 2021

SEATTLE (September 10, 2021) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced partnerships with Intentionalist, Belltown United, and the South Lake Union Chamber to support downtown small businesses as part of Welcome Back Weeks. These efforts will involve 283 downtown businesses, approximately 95 percent of which are owned by women, people… [ Keep reading ]

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

Mayor Durkan Statement in Support of President Biden’s Actions to Increase Vaccinations

September 9, 2021

Seattle (September 9, 2021) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement in support of President Biden’s new actions to increase vaccinations, protect workers from COVID-19, and curb the spread of the Delta variant: “I commend President Biden’s new efforts to increase vaccinations and keep our communities safe from the… [ Keep reading ]

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

City of Seattle and Partners Host Second Set of Welcome Back Weeks to Support Local Arts and Culture, Encourage Safe Visits to Downtown Seattle

August 30, 2021

City to Host Three Events Featuring Local Artists and Cultural Organizations as Part of Welcome Back Weeks Masking and Proof of Vaccination Are Required at all City of Seattle Welcome Back Events SEATTLE (August 30, 2021) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced a schedule of arts and cultural events… [ Keep reading ]

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