Statement from Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson: The ballot box has closed. Thank you, Seattle voters for supporting the 2026 Library Levy. This is meaningful for our community and our future. This seven-year levy will continue to supplement funding for our libraries, ensuring these 27 buildings remain open, safe, clean, and… [ Keep reading ]
Six-year plan expands access to childcare, preschool, mental health care, food, college and in-demand trade programs SEATTLE (August 3) – Today, Mayor Katie Wilson signed the six-year spending plan legislation for the $1.3 billion education investment that Seattle voters overwhelmingly passed last fall following unanimous approval by Seattle City Council last week. The Families, Education, Preschool and… [ Keep reading ]
Press conference to be held 11am tomorrow SEATTLE, WA — Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson accepted a letter of resignation from Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes. Chief Barnes was appointed by Mayor Bruce Harrell in late 2024 and has made substantial contributions to public safety in Seattle. “It has been… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
The following statement is from Mayor Katie B. Wilson: “Seattle has spoken overwhelmingly in support of universal school meals. Let’s give a ton of credit to the teachers, parents and students who mobilized for free breakfast and lunch for every student. This is a priority of my office and we… [ Keep reading ]
The following statement is from Mayor Katie B. Wilson: “When the Trump administration cut SNAP benefits and threatened thousands of families’ ability to put food on the table, it made clear how much our neighbors are depending on us to step up. That is what drove me to make universal… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Katie B. Wilson: “Right now, our transit system is breaking records and delivering real value for our families. I appreciate City Council’s partnership in crafting a package to voters offering a low-cost way to bring people more and better of the cheapest travel option available, public transit. It’s a… [ 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 ]