Seattle (September 1) – In the event of a strike and delayed start to the school year, the City of Seattle will offer free recreation drop-in programs at community centers to support Seattle families, Mayor Wilson announced today. “I, like many Seattle families, hope Seattle Public Schools and SEA leadership come to a fair agreement that navigates challenging economic… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
The following statement is from Mayor Katie B. Wilson: “Seattle has spoken overwhelmingly in support of universal school meals. Let’s give a ton of credit to the teachers, parents and students who mobilized for free breakfast and lunch for every student. This is a priority of my office and we… [ Keep reading ]
The following statement is from Mayor Katie B. Wilson: “When the Trump administration cut SNAP benefits and threatened thousands of families’ ability to put food on the table, it made clear how much our neighbors are depending on us to step up. That is what drove me to make universal… [ Keep reading ]
Earlier this year, Mayor Katie Wilson joined families, teachers, and community partners to share investment priorities for the 2025 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy, which voters overwhelmingly passed last November. Those priorities are now outlined in detail in the draft FEPP Levy Implementation and Evaluation Plan (the Plan), which… [ Keep reading ]
Initiative prioritizes youth access and community inclusion during FIFA World Cup 2026™ Today, Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson, in partnership with the Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026™ Local Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) and the generosity of Seattle sports teams, businesses, and community leaders, announced a landmark initiative that will send over 1,400 youth and their caregivers from across our region to FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches in… [ 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 ]
The $410 million package would provide essential supplementary library funding for books, building maintenance, all-ages programming, and technology infrastructure investments Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced a proposal for a $410 million Library Levy that will go before Seattle City Council for consideration. The proposed 2026 replacement levy would further… [ Keep reading ]
