What happened at the Seattle Center today was an act of horrific violence. Impacted families are living through the worst moment of their lives, and an entire community is trying to understand how a gathering built around culture, connection, and joy ended in gunfire. No one should have to weigh the risk of… [ Keep reading ]
As we become more reliant on electricity to travel, manage extreme weather impacts, do our work, and even socialize, we must make wise decisions to maintain and grow our infrastructure. Not doing so would mean experiencing more outages, which would disrupt day-to-day life. Because of higher costs and demand, Seattle… [ 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 ]
Effective this morning, the Stadium District cameras are turned off. This follows through on the commitment I made last month that these particular cameras would only be turned on for the duration of the FIFA World Cup in Seattle, because of its high global profile and the unique circumstances surrounding the event. In the fall we… [ 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 ]
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.
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.”
Mayor Katie Wilson and City Attorney Erika Evans issued the following statement today: In recent weeks, the City has received questions about whether fans may peacefully express political, cultural, or personal viewpoints while attending World Cup events. We want to be clear about the rights and protections afforded under Seattle law. Seattle is… [ Keep reading ]
Today, Mayor Katie Wilson appeared with city leaders to address concerns about crime on Aurora Avenue and gave the following remarks: Good morning. I want to start by thanking the residents, families, business owners, councilmembers, and community leaders who are here today. I also want to thank CMs Juarez, Hollingsworth, and Kettle, City Attorney Erika Evans, and… [ Keep reading ]
