Abdi Jama has been appointed as Special Advisor on Immigrant & Refugee Affairs for the City of Seattle. A nationally respected leader in immigrant and refugee services, Abdi brings more than two decades of experience strengthening institutions, expanding access to justice, and building durable systems that support immigrant families across… [ Keep reading ]
What a day! Seattleites, you know how to show out and support the Seahawks. As fans from across the region filled the streets of downtown Seattle and cheered on our talented athletes and coaches, City staff and community partners were hard at work making sure the day was safe and joyful. I want to personally thank everyone… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Wilson released this statement following the tragic shooting this evening: “I was flying home from DC when I got the terrible news about the shootings in Rainier Beach this evening. I am heartbroken by the loss of two young Seattleites with their whole lives ahead of them. After returning,… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Mayor Katie B. Wilson today announced her decisions on leadership at Seattle Public Utilities and Seattle City Light. “The people of Seattle benefit enormously from the public ownership of our water, power, and other utilities, which are key to our city’s economic development and have an important role to play in our affordability agenda,” said Mayor Wilson. “I’m pleased to retain Andrew Lee at Seattle Public Utilities, and to bring on Dennis… [ Keep reading ]
