By Cameron McLay The Seattle Police Department is one of the leading departments in our nation. They have advanced best practices in crisis intervention and tactical de-escalation, and received training in procedural justice and implicit bias. They have strengthened oversight and police accountability systems. Collectively, these efforts improve the quality… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle (November 12, 2018) – Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best sent the following letter to Council President Bruce Harrell and Chair of the Gender Equity, Safe Communities, New Americans & Education Committee, Councilmember Lorena González, concerning the critical need to quickly approve the SPOG Tentative Agreement: Dear President Harrell and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle (November 11, 2018) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement in commemoration of Veterans Day: “Today I reflect on the incredible sacrifices of the women and men who have bravely served our country. I thank them and let them know, we won’t forget. “When I decided to… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle (November 8, 2018) – In a victory for Seattle and welcoming cities everywhere, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld a ruling that continues the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Led by City Attorney Pete Holmes, the City of Seattle in March signed on to an… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle (November 8, 2018) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the below statement following the announcement by Councilmember Rob Johnson that he will not seek re-election in 2019: “Councilmember Johnson has been a steadfast voice for a more vibrant, inclusive, and affordable Seattle. Working together, we have made major investments in… [ Keep reading ]
Voter-Approved Investments Will Allow All Seattle Public Schools Students to Attend Two Free Years of College, Increase Seattle Preschool Program Seats to 2,500 Per Year, and Strengthen Wraparound Supports and Out-of-School Time Opportunities for K-12 Students Seattle (November 7) – Standing in Cascade Hall where less than a year ago she signed Executive Order 2017-14 creating the Seattle Promise College Tuition Program, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan celebrated the passage of her Families, Education, Preschool… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle (November 6) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement tonight following voters’ approval of her Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise plan: “Tonight, we celebrate a victory for opportunity for kids and families across Seattle, and a victory for a more affordable future. “Tonight, we said loud and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle (October 30) – Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan responded to President Donald Trump’s claim that he can end the guarantee of citizenship in the United States Constitution. The Mayor’s statement: “President Trump’s new claim that he can unilaterally end the Constitution’s guarantee of citizenship is morally and legally bankrupt. The President… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle (October 27) – Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and Chief of Police Carmen Best responded to this morning’s mass shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation, a synagogue in Pittsburgh on Saturday morning with the following statement: “This was an act of terror and an act of hate against… [ Keep reading ]
As Seattle Prepares for New Era of Tough Traffic Beginning with the Permanent Closure of SR 99 Viaduct on January 11, 2019, Response Team Will Help Ensure Seattle Makes the Most of Available Streets Seattle (October 24, 2018) — As Seattle prepares for a new era of tough traffic beginning… [ Keep reading ]