SEATTLE (December 7, 2017) – Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and Councilmember Debora Juarez applauded the NHL’s decision to allow Seattle to apply for a NHL expansion team. “This is a good day for Seattle sports fans, our City, and our region’s economy. The NHL’s announcement helps lays the foundation… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE (December 7, 2017) – Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and Toronto Mayor John Tory made a bet today on the outcome of the 2017 MLS Cup between Sounders FC and Toronto FC. If the Toronto FC wins, Mayor Durkan will send a basket of goodies including Starbucks coffee, Beecher’s Homemade… [ Keep reading ]
Redeveloped arena at Seattle Center anticipated to break ground in 2018 and open in 2020 to be NBA and NHL ready Costs of Construction and Development are 100% privately financed by OVG SEATTLE (December 6, 2017) – The City of Seattle and the Oak View Group (OVG) today announced the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle (December 4, 2017) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement on the passage of the arena MOU: “I’ve said consistently that I’m committed to bringing back our Sonics, recruit an NHL team, and invest in our City. Under this plan, arena construction is 100% privately financed and… [ Keep reading ]
Durkan to Appoint Interim Police Chief and Discuss Next Steps to Select Permanent Chief and Continue Reform SEATTLE (December 4, 2017) – Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced public safety officials who will serve in her administration including Director of Emergency Management, Chief of the Seattle Fire Department, and… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement last night after the passage of the GOP tax bill: “Tonight’s passage of the GOP tax plan is a vote against working people and the City of Seattle. This terrible bill worsens inequality by shifting the tax burden to families, seniors and… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE (November 30, 2017) – Signing an Executive Order at Elliott Bay Book Company, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan established the Seattle’s first Small Business Advisory Council (SBAC). Tasked with ensuring small businesses have a role in informing policies and programs as well as access to resources, the council will provide… [ Keep reading ]
Creating Framework for Free College for Seattle Public School students, Seattle Promise Would Begin in 2018 for Current 13th Year Promise Scholarship Students SEATTLE (November 29, 2017) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan signed an Executive Order to create the Seattle Promise College Tuition program, which will reduce and remove… [ Keep reading ]
Executive Order Affirms Commitment to RSJI SEATTLE (November 28, 2017) – At an event in Chinatown-International District, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan signed an Executive Order affirming the City of Seattle’s commitment to the Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI). “Issues of racial and social inequity have become sewn into… [ Keep reading ]
Durkan Issues Executive Order to Develop and Implement New Strategies to Quickly Help Seattleites on SHA Waitlist Seattle (Nov 28) – In her first action, Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan, signed an Executive Order aimed to quickly develop and implement strategies, including rental assistance, to assist rent-burdened lower income… [ Keep reading ]