Mayor Wilson released this statement on the recent deaths of two young people in Rainier Beach and last night’s shooting in Pioneer Square: “Last Friday night, two Rainier Beach students were taken from their families far too soon. Their lives mattered. Their futures mattered. And the pain their loved ones… [ 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 — Today, Mayor Wilson announced the release of the Centers and Corridors proposal, the second of four zoning packages setting Seattle’s newly updated Comprehensive Plan into motion. This phase of changes to Seattle’s zoning was transmitted to Council on January 28. The Centers and Corridors legislation updates zoning in new growth areas identified in the Comprehensive plan, including: 30… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Mayor Katie B. Wilson today announced an initial set of actions to protect city residents in the face of increased federal immigration enforcement activity. While the City currently has no information indicating a surge of ICE and CBP activity, there has been increased activity over the last year,… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Katie B. Wilson released the following statement on the killing of Alex Pretti: “I’m horrified by the news this morning out of Minneapolis. I mourn for the victim, their family and friends, and for all of the families being torn apart every day by immigration agents. I’m also inspired by the ferocity of the community… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Mayor Wilson today announced her decisions on the leadership of several city departments. “I could not be more excited about the talent and expertise of the people who have stepped up to lead city departments, and I know that together, this team will be able to accomplish extraordinary things,” said Mayor Wilson. “I look… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Katie B. Wilson released the following statement: “My heart goes out to the victims of last night’s shooting, their families, and to the entire CID community, which has experienced far too many of these tragedies in recent years. I know the police will investigate this shooting with every available tool, and I also know we need to do… [ 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 ]
Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced two executive orders at her transition team meeting this morning: one which will accelerate the expansion of emergency shelter and affordable housing, and other which will establish a bus lane along Denny Way. “Today I am taking immediate action to address our homelessness crisis and improve mobility on a key transit corridor,” said Mayor Katie B. Wilson. “First, I am ordering immediate steps to expand emergency… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Mayor Katie B. Wilson released the following statement: “This morning, I visited the site of an encampment in Ballard that was scheduled to be removed because I wanted to understand in detail for myself what’s working and not working in our current approach. I decided to extend the deadline… [ Keep reading ]
