Mayor Jenny A. Durkan

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  Mayor Bruce Harrell · [email protected]
February 14, 2024 at 8:31 PM

A Strong Start to 2024

A Strong Start to 2024 Mayor Bruce Harrell's One Seattle Newsletter Dear friends and neighbors, The beginning of the year is a time for reflection on what an exciting time it has been for Seattle as well as the road ahead. The past two years have been marked by a…
  Mayor Bruce Harrell · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Making Progress On Our One Seattle Goals

Making Progress On Our One Seattle Goals Mayor Bruce Harrell's One Seattle Newsletter Dear friends and neighbors, The end of the year is not only a time for reflection on the past, but also for charting the course for the future. As I look back on 2023, I continu…
  Mayor Bruce Harrell · [email protected]
October 2, 2023 at 11:02 PM

Our 2024 One Seattle Budget: Doubling Down on Priorities that Matter

Our 2024 One Seattle Budget: Doubling Down on Priorities that Matter Mayor Bruce Harrell's One Seattle Newsletter Dear friends and neighbors, Last week, I announced my 2024 Budget Proposal, doubling down on the priorities that matter for our city and investing in…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
July 8, 2023 at 12:07 AM

One Seattle Newsletter: Building the Downtown of the Future

One Seattle Newsletter: Building the Downtown of the Future Mayor Bruce Harrell's One Seattle Newsletter Dear friends and neighbors, Last week I announced the details of our Downtown Activation Plan, a comprehensive approach to revitalize our city’s center and build …
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
May 18, 2023 at 11:47 PM

Our Vision for a Revitalized Downtown

Our Vision for a Revitalized Downtown Mayor Bruce Harrell's One Seattle Newsletter Dear friends and neighbors, Downtown Seattle is the heart of our city and is powered by people ? workers, families, small business owners, neighbors, visitors, and tourists alike. Last …
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
April 13, 2023 at 11:03 PM

One Seattle Newsletter: Registration is Open for the Day of Service

One Seattle Newsletter: Registration is Open for the Day of Service Mayor Bruce Harrell's One Seattle Newsletter Dear friends and neighbors, Yesterday, I announced that volunteer registration is now open for the One Seattle Day of Service which will be held on Saturda…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 7:01 PM

One Seattle Newsletter: Making Real on Our Vision

One Seattle Newsletter: Making Real on Our Vision Mayor Bruce Harrell's One Seattle Newsletter Dear friends and neighbors, This month, I announced the expansion of the award-winning Seattle Preschool Program, including the addition of new dual-language classrooms, a…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
February 22, 2023 at 1:46 AM

One Seattle Newsletter: The City of the Future We're Building Today

One Seattle Newsletter: The City of the Future We're Building Today Mayor Bruce Harrell's One Seattle Newsletter Dear friends and neighbors, Today I delivered my 2023 State of the City address, sharing immediate and long-term priorities for Seattle's future. This inc…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
January 14, 2023 at 12:03 AM

One Seattle Newsletter: One Year in Office

One Seattle Newsletter: One Year in Office Mayor Bruce Harrell's One Seattle Newsletter Dear friends and neighbors, I hope your 2023 is off to a great start. Last week, I marked one year since taking office as mayor and beginning to build our shared vision for On…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
December 16, 2022 at 6:01 PM

One Seattle Newsletter: Our Budget Priorities

One Seattle Newsletter: Our Budget Priorities Mayor Bruce Harrell's One Seattle Newsletter Dear friends and neighbors, Last week, I signed the City of Seattle?s 2023-2024 Budget into law. This budget makes a record half-a-billion-dollar investment over the bienni…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
December 2, 2022 at 10:24 PM

One Seattle Newsletter: Building a Safer, Greener, and More Prosperous Seattle

One Seattle Newsletter: Building a Safer, Greener, and More Prosperous Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's One Seattle Newsletter Dear friends and neighbors, The City Council has finalized the City?s budget for next biennium, based on my proposed budget which prioritiz…
  Mayor Bruce Harrell · [email protected]
June 17, 2022 at 9:16 PM

One Seattle Newsletter: Day of Service, FIFA, Homelessness Plan, and an Invitation to Celebrate Juneteenth

One Seattle Newsletter: Day of Service, FIFA, Homelessness Plan, and an Invitation to Celebrate Juneteenth Mayor Bruce Harrell's One Seattle Newsletter Dear friends and neighbors,  Yesterday, we received the wonderful news that Seattle will be one of just a few hos…
  Mayor Bruce Harrell · [email protected]
April 12, 2022 at 1:48 AM

Mayor Harrell's One Seattle Newsletter: 100 Days of Action

Mayor Harrell's One Seattle Newsletter: 100 Days of Action Mayor Bruce Harrell's One Seattle Newsletter Dear friends and neighbors, Since I was inaugurated as Seattle's 57th Mayor on January 1, 2022, I have led with a vision for One Seattle, where we work together…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
January 13, 2021 at 1:46 AM

The Durkan Digest Special Edition: Our Road to Reopening and an Equitable Recovery Starts with Vaccinations

The Durkan Digest Special Edition: Our Road to Reopening and an Equitable Recovery Starts with Vaccinations The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has approved the City to serve as a vaccine distributor There?s no denying that 2020 was a difficult yea…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
September 30, 2020 at 5:56 AM

Durkan Digest Special Edition: 2021 Budget Address: Rebuilding a More Just and Equitable City

Durkan Digest Special Edition: 2021 Budget Address: Rebuilding a More Just and Equitable City Earlier today, I transmitted my 2021 Proposed Budget to the City Council and delivered my annual budget address. To say that we?re currently in a challenging budget environme…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
March 28, 2020 at 2:39 AM

The Durkan Digest: Supporting Our First Responders, Health Care Workers and Most Vulnerable

The Durkan Digest: Supporting Our First Responders, Health Care Workers and Most Vulnerable Join the City of Seattle in supporting first responders 28 days ago, the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in King County. I have worked with Governor Inslee and Kin…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
March 24, 2020 at 3:26 AM

The Durkan Digest Special Edition: Stay Home, Stay Healthy

The Durkan Digest Special Edition: Stay Home, Stay Healthy Gov. Inslee's new order requires all residents to stay inside unless absolutely essential Since the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in King County 24 days ago, we?ve worked with Governor Inslee an…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
March 21, 2020 at 1:05 AM

The Durkan Digest Special Edition: Relief for Small Businesses #SupportSeattleSmallBiz

The Durkan Digest Special Edition: Relief for Small Businesses #SupportSeattleSmallBiz Practice good hygiene, make a plan for yourself and your loved ones, and reach out to your neighbor to offer assistance. My fellow Seattleites,    We are facing one of the m…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
March 7, 2020 at 3:33 AM

ICYMI: The Durkan Digest Special Edition - Public Health Guidance on COVID-19

ICYMI: The Durkan Digest Special Edition - Public Health Guidance on COVID-19 Practice good hygiene, make a plan for yourself and your loved ones, and reach out to your neighbor to offer assistance. My fellow Seattleites,   Since January, my office, city de…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
March 5, 2020 at 3:50 AM

The Durkan Digest Special Edition - Public Health Guidance on COVID-19

The Durkan Digest Special Edition - Public Health Guidance on COVID-19 Practice good hygiene, make a plan for yourself and your loved ones, and reach out to your neighbor to offer assistance. My fellow Seattleites,   Since January, my office, city departmen…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
February 29, 2020 at 3:13 AM

The Durkan Digest: Important Progress in Our Work to Hire Officers Committed to True, Community Policing

The Durkan Digest: Important Progress in Our Work to Hire Officers Committed to True, Community Policing Also in this issue: New Efforts to Prevent Winter Evictions and Combat Hate Crimes, Support for Small Businesses, and a Ice Centre This week, I joined Polic…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
February 22, 2020 at 1:33 AM

The Durkan Digest: Celebrating Seattle at Rainier Arts Center

The Durkan Digest: Celebrating Seattle at Rainier Arts Center Earlier this week, I delivered my third State of the City address as Mayor of Seattle. It was such an incredible experience, and it reminded me of all the reasons I love our City. Rainier Arts Center was ful…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
February 19, 2020 at 2:01 AM

The Durkan Digest Special Edition: In 2020, the State of Seattle is Strong and Resilient

The Durkan Digest Special Edition: In 2020, the State of Seattle is Strong and Resilient This year, I had the honor of delivering my 2020 State of the City address at the incredible Rainier Arts Center ? a place filled with creativity, engaged people, big ideas, and lo…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
February 15, 2020 at 2:21 AM

The Durkan Digest: Creating More Affordable Housing in our Northgate Community

The Durkan Digest: Creating More Affordable Housing in our Northgate Community Also in this issue: a new Zillow-powered housing app, GSBA Business and Humanitarian Awards Since taking office, my administration has been focused on addressing our region?s crisis …
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
February 7, 2020 at 11:57 PM

The Durkan Digest: Connecting and Transforming our North Seattle Communities

The Durkan Digest: Connecting and Transforming our North Seattle Communities Also in this issue: Mayor Durkan and Chief Best speak to downtown employees about public safety, Center City Bike Network, and more In the past few years, we have seen a number of majo…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
February 1, 2020 at 1:44 AM

The Durkan Digest: A New Tool to Raise Funds for Affordable Housing and Homelessness in King County

The Durkan Digest: A New Tool to Raise Funds for Affordable Housing and Homelessness in King County Also in this issue: Responding to fentanyl-related overdoses, Community Service Officers, and more Our region is working every day to tackle homelessness and inc…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
January 25, 2020 at 1:27 AM

The Durkan Digest: A Tragedy in the Heart of Our City

The Durkan Digest: A Tragedy in the Heart of Our City Also in this issue: Mayor Durkan attends the 88th USCM, AMIHAC releases its recommendations, and more This Wednesday evening, during the peak of rush hour, our downtown was shaken by an incident of gun viole…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
January 18, 2020 at 1:04 AM

The Durkan Digest: Working Together to Keep Our Region Safe and Warm this Winter

The Durkan Digest: Working Together to Keep Our Region Safe and Warm this Winter Also in this issue: MLK Day service opportunities, Mayor's Youth Climate Council is now accepting applications Almost one year ago, our region experienced the snowiest winter on re…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
January 11, 2020 at 12:48 AM

The Durkan Digest: Get Ready - We Could Have Snow in Seattle

The Durkan Digest: Get Ready - We Could Have Snow in Seattle Also in this issue: Seattle gets a Green New Deal, a small business relief package, and more Earlier this week, I held a press conference with City officials and our partner agencies to help ensure Se…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
January 4, 2020 at 1:38 AM

The Durkan Digest: Building a More Just and Equitable Seattle by Eliminating Fines at The Seattle Public Library

The Durkan Digest: Building a More Just and Equitable Seattle by Eliminating Fines at The Seattle Public Library Also in this issue: MHA is upheld, Connect 2020 begins, and the 12th Man Flag flies over Seattle A little less than a year ago, I stood in the Lake…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
December 20, 2019 at 10:29 PM

The Durkan Digest: The Start of a New Era of Addressing Homelessness in Our Region

The Durkan Digest: The Start of a New Era of Addressing Homelessness in Our Region Also in this issue: a new collective bargaining agreement for represented employees and free winter break activities for young people This week, we ushered in the start of a new,…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
December 13, 2019 at 11:28 PM

The Durkan Digest: A Historic Investment in More Affordable Housing Options for Seattle

The Durkan Digest: A Historic Investment in More Affordable Housing Options for Seattle Also in this issue: a new citywide speed limit, an expansion of the Fresh Bucks program, and more As I wrote you last Friday, this week we were going to take a big step on m…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
December 7, 2019 at 12:16 AM

The Durkan Digest: We’re Taking Some More Big Steps on More Housing Options for Seattle

The Durkan Digest: We?re Taking Some More Big Steps on More Housing Options for Seattle Also in this issue: Extra SPD holiday patrols, the regional governance plan moves ahead, and we celebrate 150 years of Seattle! A little over two years ago, when I was sworn…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
November 28, 2019 at 12:54 AM

The Durkan Digest: Two Years of Turning Our Progressive Values into Action

The Durkan Digest: Two Years of Turning Our Progressive Values into Action Also in this issue: the City of Seattle wins injunction against I-976, Mayor Durkan signs the 2020 budget into law, and more Two years ago this week, I had the amazing honor of being swo…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
November 23, 2019 at 12:22 AM

The Durkan Digest: Keeping Seattle Safe This Holiday Season

The Durkan Digest: Keeping Seattle Safe This Holiday Season Also in this issue: The new Affordable Seattle launches, Mayor Durkan visits the community, and Sound Transit launches a new survey. We are headed into a busy holiday shopping and event season, and we …
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
November 16, 2019 at 1:28 AM

The Durkan Digest: The Sounders Are MLS Cup Champions Once Again. And Seattle Is North America’s Best Soccer City.

The Durkan Digest: The Sounders Are MLS Cup Champions Once Again. And Seattle Is North America?s Best Soccer City. Also in this issue: Seattle joins regional partners on I-976 lawsuit, Mayor Durkan responds to Trump's most recent Executive order, and more Since…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
November 9, 2019 at 12:53 AM

The Durkan Digest: Protecting Our Investments in Transit & Transportation Safety

The Durkan Digest: Protecting Our Investments in Transit & Transportation Safety Also in this issue: Seattle launches HealthOne, the Seattle Center arena is making progress, and GO SOUNDERS, Less than a decade ago, Seattleites voted to tax themselves to inv…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
November 1, 2019 at 11:25 PM

The Durkan Digest: Fighting the Trump Administration’s Wealth Test for Immigrants Who Want to Become American Citizens

The Durkan Digest: Fighting the Trump Administration?s Wealth Test for Immigrants Who Want to Become American Citizens Also in this issue: The Seattle Police Department Sustains Significant Progress on Reform, Sounders Will Play for the MLS Cup, and more! Here …
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
October 25, 2019 at 10:25 PM

The Durkan Digest: Listening & Investing in Community-Based Public Safety Priorities

The Durkan Digest: Listening & Investing in Community-Based Public Safety Priorities Also in this issue: Standing with survivors and victims of gender-based violence, Seattle IT's first learning conference and more! It?s so true: The best way to listen and …
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
October 19, 2019 at 1:28 AM

The Durkan Digest: Investments That Make An Impact on the Homelessness Crisis

The Durkan Digest: Investments That Make An Impact on the Homelessness Crisis Also in this issue: Seattle's 150th birthday, Mayor Jenny visits youth in South Park, and more! Late last month, I announced my budget plan for Seattle for 2020.  This past week, C…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
October 11, 2019 at 11:21 PM

The Durkan Digest Climate Edition: Leading on Climate Change & the C40 Cities World Mayors Summit

The Durkan Digest Climate Edition: Leading on Climate Change & the C40 Cities World Mayors Summit Seattle doesn?t have the luxury of climate denial. We already see the devastating impacts of climate change on our City, our region, and our planet. In the face of our…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
October 4, 2019 at 12:19 AM

The Durkan Digest: I Want to Hear from You on Our Fare Share Plan for Uber & Lyft Drivers in Seattle

The Durkan Digest: I Want to Hear from You on Our Fare Share Plan for Uber & Lyft Drivers in Seattle Also in this issue: More info on the new Northgate Ice Center, innovation in Cascadia, and a fun list of fall festivities! It?s simple: No worker in Seattl…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
September 27, 2019 at 12:45 AM

The Durkan Digest: My 2020 Budget Plan for Seattle – Turning Our Progressive Values into Action

The Durkan Digest: My 2020 Budget Plan for Seattle ? Turning Our Progressive Values into Action Also in this issue: Emily Alvarado is sworn in as the newest Director of the Office of Housing, and the Viaduct demolition is complete! Once a year, I get the chance…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
September 19, 2019 at 11:53 PM

The Durkan Digest – Special Edition: Our New Fare Share Plan to Invest in Workers, Housing, and Transportation

The Durkan Digest ? Special Edition: Our New Fare Share Plan to Invest in Workers, Housing, and Transportation We?re living in the most disruptive time for our workers since the Industrial Revolution. Our economy is changing, and long-term jobs are giving way to gig wo…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
September 14, 2019 at 12:25 AM

The Durkan Digest: Investing in a Holistic Approach to Public Safety and Our Criminal Legal System

The Durkan Digest: Investing in a Holistic Approach to Public Safety and Our Criminal Legal System Also in this issue: Seattle Storm wins first playoff match, remembering 9/11, and the winners of the equitable development initiative This week, I announced a ser…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
September 5, 2019 at 1:30 AM

Special Edition – The Durkan Digest: A New Era in the Fight against Homelessness Starts Today

Special Edition ? The Durkan Digest: A New Era in the Fight against Homelessness Starts Today Also in this issue: Be There Rally, Seattle's first Resilience Report, and an update from the Innovation Advisory Council Today marks the start of a new era in the fig…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
August 30, 2019 at 11:12 PM

The Durkan Digest: What to Expect in Chapter Three of the Seattle Squeeze

The Durkan Digest: What to Expect in Chapter Three of the Seattle Squeeze Also in this issue: The Mayor's Arts Awards, Town Hall Seattle's grand reopening, and an increase to City-funded hours at community centers The next chapter of the Seattle Squeeze is comi…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
August 23, 2019 at 6:57 PM

The Durkan Digest: Our Immigrant and Refugee Neighbors Help Make Seattle Great

The Durkan Digest: Our Immigrant and Refugee Neighbors Help Make Seattle Great Also in this issue: New affordable housing in Uptown, protecting communities from toxic chemicals, bringing scooters to Seattle, and more! It seems like every day we wake up to new c…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
August 16, 2019 at 10:40 PM

The Durkan Digest: Doing More for Housing for Our Neighbors Experiencing Homelessness – Without New Taxes

The Durkan Digest: Doing More for Housing for Our Neighbors Experiencing Homelessness – Without New Taxes Also in this issue: Standing up to Trump's "Public Charge" rule, Seattle's green new deal, a new bike lane on 8th ave and more! I’ve said it often: Seattle…
  Office of the Mayor · [email protected]
August 10, 2019 at 1:54 AM

Updated - The Durkan Digest: A Generational Opportunity for More Housing, Jobs, Public Spaces, and Safe Transportation Connections

Updated - The Durkan Digest: A Generational Opportunity for More Housing, Jobs, Public Spaces, and Safe Transportation Connections Also in this issue: E. Barbara Bailey Way, protecting our Southern resident orcas, and more Seattle has a generational opportunity…