SEATTLE — Today, Mayor Katie Wilson provided an update on the search for the City of Seattle’s next permanent Police Chief after the closing of the initial application period and community feedback collection. There were over 40 qualified applications by the first consideration date at the end of October, including… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle — Today, Mayor Katie Wilson made the below statement on the November 3 election results: “What an amazing night. Voters sent a clear message in Seattle, in Washington State and across the country. We want our government to fight for working people and make our lives more affordable. We… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Transit Measure Renewal funds the largest expansion of transit service in Seattle’s history. SEATTLE – Mayor Katie Wilson and City of Seattle leadership are grateful to Seattle voters for once again showing their strong support for transit by renewing the Seattle Transit Measure. Early results demonstrate Seattleites’ continued commitment… [ Keep reading ]
New order prioritizes outreach and engagement with Seattle vehicle residents and improving programs and enforcement of local laws to improve both outcomes for vehicle residents and the conditions of Seattle Rights of Way. Seattle — Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and they expect Seattle to be safe,… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE — Today, Mayor Wilson, Governor Chris Gregoire of Challenge Seattle, and local leaders opened a new site of 90 tiny houses in partnership with the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI). Cloverleaf Tiny House Village, operated by LIHI and located in the South Park neighborhood, is funded with nearly $2.8… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle — Today, Mayor Katie Wilson, Seattle business and neighborhood leaders including the Downtown Seattle Association, members of the Seattle City Council, Seattle’s Human Services Department, and community organizations shared details of a new shift in strategy to rapidly reduce homelessness in Seattle. The change in approach draws on an… [ Keep reading ]
To all of our immigrant neighbors: you belong in Seattle, and this is your city. Our values are clear: dignity, safety, and inclusion for every resident. In recent days, many of you have shared stories about rising intimidation and harassment directed at your communities. These incidents are affecting multiple immigrant… [ Keep reading ]
Task force partners labor, affordable housing providers, community-driven organizations and market-rate developers to accelerate housing production Seattle – Housing that people can afford is essential to a city that works for everyone. The Wilson administration is committed to clearing the path and removing delays so we can build the housing Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
New task force brings together business, labor and key industries to remove barriers to growth, foster collaboration and expand economic opportunity. Seattle – A strong Seattle economy depends on employers who can grow and employees who can afford to stay, and it falls to this administration to make that happen. … [ Keep reading ]
Seattle — Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced the full membership of the Chief of Police Search Advisory Committee, bringing together community leaders, public safety professionals, labor representatives, business leaders, and advocates to help guide the search for Seattle’s next Chief of Police. “Choosing Seattle’s next Chief of Police is… [ Keep reading ]
