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“A Commitment to Common Sense” — Mayor Wilson and Community Partners Shift Strategy on Reducing Homelessness, Joining Cities Around the Country

October 21, 2026

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 ]

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Mayor Wilson Names Housing Production Task Force  

October 8, 2026

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 ]

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Mayor Wilson Delivers Action Plan to Bring People Indoors and Keep Residents Housed

September 14, 2026

Plan responds to one of Seattle’s biggest challenges by delivering almost 1,000 beds by end of 2027 Seattle — Everyone in Seattle deserves a safe space to call home. It must be easier for people to get help before they lose their housing, and for those most in need to… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Wilson Signs Ordinance Establishing Seattle’s First “Do Not Solicit” List

September 9, 2026

New law protects homeowners from predatory real estate solicitation, strengthens housing stability across Seattle. Seattle—Yesterday, Mayor Katie B. Wilson signed Ordinance 127491, creating Seattle’s first citywide “Do Not Solicit” List to give homeowners a clear and enforceable way to opt out of unwanted, persistent, and predatory real estate outreach. The… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Wilson Announces Executive Order to Accelerate Housing Production Across Seattle   

August 19, 2026

Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced actions outlined in Executive Order 2026‑4 to address housing production and housing affordability. The order is designed to spur both affordable and market‑rate housing by streamlining permitting and launching a Housing Production Task Force to advise her housing agenda. “Housing that people can afford is critical to a city that works for everyone,” said Mayor… [ Keep reading ]

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In Major Affordability Win, City Leaders Pass Rental Junk Fee Legislation  

August 12, 2026

SEATTLE — Today, the Seattle City Council, in an 8-0 vote passed key rental junk fee legislation, advancing Mayor Katie B. Wilson’s affordability agenda. The legislation will eliminate rental junk fees like administrative service fees, pet rent and package fees; require clear, upfront pricing for tenants; and strengthen enforcement to support a predictable and equitable rental market.   “I’m happy to celebrate the elimination of junk fees, creating greater transparency and… [ Keep reading ]

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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.

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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.”

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Mayor Wilson Statement on KCRHA Corrective Action Plan

June 8, 2026

The City and County jointly engaged Clark Nuber P.S. to assess the KCRHA Corrective Action Plan (assessment attached). Clark Nuber provided a high-level scorecard of the CAP across key dimensions. The scorecard finds that while the CAP shows progress toward addressing the financial risks identified in the forensic evaluation, in… [ Keep reading ]

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City secures new shelter site in South Park

May 7, 2026

90-unit Tiny House Village will provide wraparound services Mayor Katie B. Wilson continued to deliver on her core priority of accelerating the development of new shelter and emergency housing with three major steps forward today: a new lease, a new partnership, and continued legislative momentum. “We continue to make progress on… [ Keep reading ]

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