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Historic Investments Bring Affordability and Opportunities to Seattle’s Families and Their Children | Families Education Preschool Promise Levy

August 3, 2026

Six-year plan expands access to childcare, preschool, mental health care, food, college and in-demand trade programs SEATTLE (August 3) – Today, Mayor Katie Wilson signed the six-year spending plan legislation for the $1.3 billion education investment that Seattle voters overwhelmingly passed last fall following unanimous approval by Seattle City Council last week. The Families, Education, Preschool and… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Wilson Announces Resignation of Chief Barnes and Appointment of Andre Sayles as Interim Chief

July 30, 2026

Press conference to be held 11am tomorrow SEATTLE, WA — Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson accepted a letter of resignation from Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes. Chief Barnes was appointed by Mayor Bruce Harrell in late 2024 and has made substantial contributions to public safety in Seattle. “It has been… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Wilson’s Statement on Seattle Center Shootings

July 26, 2026

What happened at the Seattle Center today was an act of horrific violence. Impacted families are living through the worst moment of their lives, and an entire community is trying to understand how a gathering built around culture, connection, and joy ended in gunfire. No one should have to weigh the risk of… [ Keep reading ]

Meeting Seattle’s Electricity Needs While Delivering on Affordability

July 17, 2026

As we become more reliant on electricity to travel, manage extreme weather impacts, do our work, and even socialize, we must make wise decisions to maintain and grow our infrastructure. Not doing so would mean experiencing more outages, which would disrupt day-to-day life. Because of higher costs and demand, Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle Statement on Ruling in Denny Blaine Park Trial

July 16, 2026

SEATTLE—In response to a ruling in a lawsuit regarding Denny Blaine Park, the City of Seattle released the following joint statement from Mayor Katie B. Wilson, City Attorney Erika Evans, and Parks & Recreation Interim Superintendent Michele Finnegan: The City is thankful that the Court agreed that Denny Blaine Park… [ Keep reading ]

A template for how we celebrate community

July 7, 2026

Your city shined on the world stage. Seattle’s successful hosting of the FIFA World Cup was a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we work together. We showed the world a vibrant, welcoming, and truly urban city, where world-class transit, public spaces, neighborhoods, and local businesses came together… [ Keep reading ]

Update on Stadium District CCTV Cameras 

July 7, 2026

Effective this morning, the Stadium District cameras are turned off. This follows through on the commitment I made last month that these particular cameras would only be turned on for the duration of the FIFA World Cup in Seattle, because of its high global profile and the unique circumstances surrounding the event.  In the fall we… [ Keep reading ]

July 4, 2026

July 4, 2026

Today we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday. In a moment when our federal government is undermining basic American ideals – pluralism, due process, democracy – many of us struggle to articulate a patriotism that we can feel and own. This afternoon, I had the honor of attending a naturalization ceremony… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Wilson and Executive Zahilay Announce Immediate Actions to Stabilize, Right Size, and Reset the Regional Homelessness Authority

July 1, 2026

Today, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a three-step plan to stabilize, right size, and reset the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA). The plan prioritizes maintaining critical regional services for people experiencing homelessness and launches immediate actions to improve oversight and protect the integrity of public funds. The joint plan bolsters fiscal controls, refocuses KCRHA on its core responsibilities as King County’s Continuum of Care lead entity, and transitions the management of city and county funded contracts back to King County and the City of Seattle. These actions put KCRHA in a strong position to apply for and manage federal funding for homelessness, which supports the entire region.

City of Seattle Announces Rental Assistance Program to Prevent Homelessness

June 17, 2026

As part of Mayor Katie Wilson’s affordability agenda, the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) today announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for homelessness prevention services. This RFP makes rental assistance easier to access, increasing the likelihood that more of our neighbors can stay housed. “When residents are able to remain in their homes and communities, we reduce the risk of homelessness before it occurs,” says Mayor Katie B. Wilson. “This investment will promote housing stability and help Seattle residents remain in the neighborhoods they call home.”