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Mayor Wilson Asks City’s Inspector General to Review Public Information Response Following Bite of Seattle Shooting 

August 11, 2026

Mayor Katie Wilson has requested that the Office of Inspector General conduct an independent after-action review of the flow of public information following the July 26 mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle. The review will examine the timeline of public communications following the shooting, identify any delays and their causes, and produce recommendations where warranted to strengthen coordination and protocols… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Public Safety

City Leaders Announce New Grocery Affordability Policy: “Equal Discounts for All”

August 6, 2026

SEATTLE – Today, Mayor Katie Wilson, City Councilmembers Alexis Mercedes Rinck and Dionne Foster are announcing a new affordability policy to stop the price gouging, promote equal discounts for all, and make groceries more affordable. After months of extensive engagement with labor and industry partners, and in partnership with Councilmember Rinck,… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Economy

Statement from Mayor Wilson on Library Levy Election Results

August 4, 2026

Statement from Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson: The ballot box has closed. Thank you, Seattle voters for supporting the 2026 Library Levy. This is meaningful for our community and our future. This seven-year levy will continue to supplement funding for our libraries, ensuring these 27 buildings remain open, safe, clean, and… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Administration

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 ]

Filed Under: Education and Youth

Mayor Wilson Announces New Leadership at Office of City Finance and Office of Economic Development

January 9, 2026

Mayor Katie B. Wilson today announced new departmental leadership at the Office of City Finance and the Office of Economic Development. Seattle, WA – “Delivering on housing, transportation, and affordability requires a well-managed, financially responsible city government with the capacity to make the big investments we need. It also means doing… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Administration, Economy