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Mayor Wilson announces major new investments to make Seattle a better and more affordable place to raise a family

Seattle Preschool Program goes all day and all year; universal free school meals; free mental health care for all teens and young adults; pathways to good jobs; and more TODAY, Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced major new investments in childcare, preschool, afterschool and summer programs, mentoring, tutoring, health care, school… [ Keep reading ]

“All options are on the table” following forensic investigation of KCRHA

The City and County launched a forensic evaluation into the KCRHA in August 2025 in response to ongoing operational and financial issues at the agency, including leadership turnover, delayed payments, State Auditor findings, unverified accounting of cash advances, persistent cash flow challenges, and overspending on administrative resources. The City of… [ Keep reading ]

Statement on data centers

“It is important to know that the City of Seattle has not authorized nor permitted any new data centers. However, the prospect of massive new data centers being built in Seattle has raised understandably intense public alarm. I share community concerns about environmental justice, economic resilience, and impacts of increased costs for Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Wilson Announces Summer Schedule for Bicycle Weekends on Lake Washington Boulevard 

SEATTLE, WA — Today, Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced that Lake Washington Boulevard will open for Bicycle Weekends every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day. “Seattle summers are beautiful, and we should be able to enjoy them,” said Mayor Katie B. Wilson. “We’re opening Lake Washington Boulevard every weekend to make more… [ Keep reading ]

Second Tribal Nations Summit: City leaders reflect on progress and envision equity, respect, and lasting partnership with Tribal Nations and Native communities 

Mayor Katie B. Wilson released the Summary Report of the 2025 City of Seattle | Tribal Nations Summit that occurred on September 16, 2025. The Tribal Nations Summit is the City’s bi-annual opportunity to identify actions and desired outcomes that uphold the sovereignty and treaty rights of federally recognized Tribes and to build partnerships,… [ Keep reading ]

Join a Community Briefing on Shelter Expansion

Mayor Wilson will host a community briefing on shelter expansion on Wednesday, April 8 at 6:00 PM in the Bertha Knight Landes Room at City Hall. Join for an evening bringing together community members and partners as the Mayor shares progress to date and outlines next steps as we continue… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Wilson Announces Randy Engstrom as Director of Seattle Center

SEATTLE, WA — Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced the appointment of Randy Engstrom as the next Director of Seattle Center, one of the region’s most important civic and cultural gathering places. Engstrom brings decades of experience in arts, culture, and public policy, including serving as Director of the City… [ Keep reading ]

Join an Upcoming Rental Junk Fee Town Hall

Rental junk fees are making it harder to afford life in Seattle. They add costs people didn’t choose and can’t plan for — pushing rent even further out of reach. Rent is already high enough. We’re taking this on.

City of Seattle and King County to Remove César Chávez Name from Park in South Park Neighborhood

In response to the allegations of sexual abuse recently reported against César Chávez, the City of Seattle and King County have agreed to remove his name from the park located in the South Park neighborhood, effective immediately. This action comes at the urging of City Councilmember Rinck and County Councilmember… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Wilson announces next steps on surveillance pilot project

Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson today announced her decision on how to proceed with the city’s surveillance pilot project, and answered questions from journalists. She also announced she will be holding a town hall next Friday at Town Hall Seattle so the public can take part in a more in-depth conversation on this… [ Keep reading ]