Balanced budget protects essential services, expands shelter and food access, and invests in public safety, while making disciplined decisions to close an inherited structural deficit Seattle — A city reveals its values not in what it says, but in where it chooses to invest. That belief sits at the center… [ Keep reading ]
New order brings city departments together to cut administrative delays, overhaul outdated tools, and build long-term budget health Seattle — Seattle residents believe in what government can do, and they have put their money where their values are, repeatedly voting to fund parks, libraries, transit, early childhood education, affordable housing,… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
Seattle is less than a month out from hosting the first FIFA World Cup match and our city is ready! Seattle is one of 16 cities across the globe hosting FIFA Men’s World Cup games over four weeks in June and July. Seattle will host six matches at Lumen Field, including the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle, WA – Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson signed legislation to place a levy proposal before Seattle voters on the August 4, 2026 ballot. If approved, the measure would fund The Seattle Public Library’s collections, programs, services, technology, and buildings. The Seattle City Council unanimously passed 2026 Library Levy legislation on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. If… [ Keep reading ]
Taking on challenges, doing big things, and celebrating our incredible city On January 2nd, an overflow crowd packed City Hall to celebrate Mayor Katie B. Wilson’s inauguration and mark a new era of city government. In the 100 days since taking office, the mayor and her team have gotten to… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Katie B. Wilson released the Summary Report of the 2025 City of Seattle | Tribal Nations Summit that occurred on September 16, 2025. The Tribal Nations Summit is the City’s bi-annual opportunity to identify actions and desired outcomes that uphold the sovereignty and treaty rights of federally recognized Tribes and to build partnerships,… [ Keep reading ]
