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Mayor Durkan Partners with Business and Labor Leaders to Create Opportunity Promise Program to Connect Seattle Students with Good-Paying Jobs of the Future 

February 19, 2019

Seattle (February 19, 2019) – Building off her Seattle Promise College Tuition Program, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced that she will form a partnership with Seattle Colleges, local businesses, and labor unions to create the Opportunity Promise program. Opportunity Promise will build a workforce of the future by providing Seattle Promise students access… [ Keep reading ]

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To Help Close the Opportunity Gap, Mayor Durkan Announces New $1,000 Equity Scholarship for Seattle Promise Scholars for Expenses Like Books, Child Care, and Food        

February 19, 2019

Income-eligible students already receiving two years of free college will receive grants of $1,000 per year for non-tuition-related expenses  Seattle (February 19, 2019) –  In her State of the City speech at North Seattle College, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced the Seattle Promise Equity Scholarship to provide $1,000 in additional funding… [ Keep reading ]

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February Was Seattle’s Snowiest Month in 50 Years. Here’s How the City Responded.

February 15, 2019

This month, the City of Seattle faced some of the most extreme winter weather our region has ever seen. Seattle receives an average of 5.9 inches of snow each winter – this year, we got 20.2 inches in the first 11 days of February. Our City hasn’t seen this much… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Mayor Durkan Blog, Office of the Mayor

Mayor Durkan and Seattle Public Utilities Announce Billing Credits for Customers Most Impacted by Solid Waste Pickup Delays During Historic Winter Storms

February 14, 2019

 City Will Also Provide Free Garbage Drop-Off Sites This Saturday from 10 am – 3 pm Monday, Thursday, and Friday customers are asked to put their bins and bags out on Friday, February 15  Seattle (February 14, 2019) – Following the historic series of winter storms that hit the Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Jenny Durkan Statement on Councilmember Mike O’Brien’s Announcement That He Will Not Seek Re-election 

February 13, 2019

Seattle (February 13, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan released the below statement following the announcement by Seattle City Councilmember Mike O’Brien that he will not seek re-election in 2019:  “Mike has been a tireless voice and progressive advocate for a better, more compassionate, and more climate-friendly Seattle. Mike cares… [ Keep reading ]

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After NRA Fails to Block Progress on Preventing Gun Violence in Seattle, Mayor Durkan’s Responsible Storage Gun Safety Law Goes Into Effect Wednesday

February 12, 2019

Seattle (February 12, 2019) – After a failed attempt by the National Rifle Association (NRA) to block progress in Seattle in fighting gun violence, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan’s responsible storage gun safety law will go into effect tomorrow, Wednesday, February 13. The law, which was unanimously passed by the Seattle City Council in July,… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle Snow & Ice Response, February 8th – 13th

February 8, 2019

UPDATE: February 13, 1:00 P.M. The City continues to work to limit the impact of winter weather on residents and ensure access to critical services, please review the list of departments below for information on operations modifications. Residents are encouraged to sign up for AlertSeattle for updates and emergency notifications…. [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Mayor Durkan Blog, Office of the Mayor

Update 1: Navigation Team App 2.0

February 6, 2019

Overview Improving the Nav Team app to include robust functionality for better data collection and analysis for evaluation. Proposed Timeline Early in the process, the Navigation App 2.0 Project Team met to discuss scope and timeline. The following timeline has been established as a guideline for development and implementation of… [ Keep reading ]

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Update 1: Homelessness Data Model

February 6, 2019

Overview The first phase of the Homelessness Data Model included goal setting and planning for the work that will be done by the University of Washington Information School Capstone students. Reporting on homeless investments with a data model solution will automate a manual process and create a connection between input… [ Keep reading ]

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Update 1: Affordable Housing Search

February 6, 2019

Overview Creating a centralized way to locate available affordable housing, listing a platform for the Housing Connector focusing on people experiencing homelessness and seeking housing through the homelessness system. Proposed Timeline Phase 1 (January – March): Plan Understand scenarios and data availability Design product and architecture Marketing/outreach planning Phase 2… [ Keep reading ]

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