Housing Seattle Now
July 24, 2019
…people who work in the city. We must pay fair wages, and we must also pay them wages make it possible for them to afford a home in this city….
Mayor Durkan Transmits Six-Year Agreement for Seattle Police Officers to City Council
October 15, 2018
…wages at 2014 levels while other police departments have adjusted their pay to meet the increased cost of living,” said Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best. “Low unemployment and less than…
Mayor Jenny A. Durkan Signs New Contract for Seattle’s Police Officers
November 14, 2018
…wages at 2014 levels while other police departments have adjusted their pay to meet the increased cost of living,” said Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best. “Low unemployment and less than…
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
…operate at 50 percent capacity, with social distancing built into the floor plan. Tickets are completely free, and can be accessed through the Paramount’s website on a first come, first-served…
As Welcome Back Weeks Begin, Mayor Durkan and Partners Announce New Efforts to Support Small Businesses Across the Downtown Core
July 12, 2021
…with local Seattle artists, giving away tickets to our incredible championship teams, and presenting a true celebration of local small businesses throughout our downtown core,” said Mayor Durkan. “Welcome Back…
Mayor Jenny Durkan Issues Executive Order to Align City Policies with Extended ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ Order
April 6, 2020
…Flexible payment plans and shutoff policies for City utilities. Policies including deferred B&O payments, rent relief for tenants of City facilities, and the moratoriums on residential, nonprofit, and small business…
Mayor Jenny Durkan’s First 100 Days in Office: Urgent Action to Create a More Affordable, Inclusive Seattle & Build Economic Opportunity
March 8, 2018
…freeing up resources to pay for other important household needs. Establishing the City’s First-Ever Small Business Advisory Council: On her third day in office, Mayor Durkan established the City of…
Mayor Durkan and Councilmember Herbold Propose New, Expanded Roles for Accountability Partners in Bargaining Police Contracts
November 4, 2020
…will be issued by the Labor Relations Director. “The Community Police Commission is excited for the opportunity to help ensure the reforms in the landmark 2017 Police Accountability Ordinance are…
City of Seattle Announces First in the Nation Driver Resolution Center (DRC)
June 17, 2021
…to drivers in arbitration hearings and outreach and education on driver’s rights, including those granted by the TNC Driver Deactivation Rights Ordinance (DRO), Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) 14.32. The Drivers Union was…
Mayor Durkan Statement Regarding Transmittal of Families, Education, Preschool and Promise Implementation and Evaluation Plan
March 5, 2019
…ordinance takes a major step towards closing the opportunity gap in our City, putting our young people on a path to good-paying jobs, and creating a more affordable future for…