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About City Departments and Agencies
For descriptions and contact information, select a department or agency from the list below.
To better understand the City's structure, view this City of Seattle Organization Chart (PDF).
Administration
- Boards and Commissions
- City Auditor
- City Budget Office
- City Clerk
- City Council
- Civil Rights
- Civil Service Commission
- Customer Service Bureau
- Ethics and Elections Commission
- Executive Administration
- Fleets and Facilities
- Hearing Examiner
- Information Technology
- Intergovernmental Relations
- Legislative
- Mayor
- Personnel
- Retirement Office
- Special Events Office
- Sustainability and Environment
Arts, Culture and Recreation
Health and Human Services
Neighborhoods and Development
Public Safety
Utilities and Transportation
Administration
Boards and Commissions |
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| Through a variety of boards and commissions, established by the City of Seattle, citizens can provide input on the policies that shape their government and their city. There are currently more than 50 boards and commissions that advise the Mayor and City Council on a vast array of issues. Over 450 of the people who serve are directly appointed by the Mayor. | |
| Website: | Boards and Commissions http://www.seattle.gov/html/citizen/boardsportal.htm Boards and Commissions Meeting Calendar |
City Auditor |
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| The City Auditor is appointed by the City Council to a four-year term of office. The Office of City Auditor promotes honest, effective, efficient management and accountability throughout City government by conducting audits of City of Seattle programs, departments, grantees, and contracts. | |
| City Auditor: | David Jones |
| Phone: | (206) 233-3801 |
| Fax: | (206) 684-0900 |
| Visit Us At: | Seattle Municipal Tower 700 5th Avenue, Suite 2410 Seattle, WA |
| Mail Us At: | PO Box 94729 Seattle, WA 98124-4729 |
| Website: | Office of the City Auditor http://www.seattle.gov/audit |
City Budget Office |
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| The City Budget Office is responsible for budget development, budget monitoring, financial policies, financial planning, performance measurement for the City of Seattle. | |
| Director: | Beth Goldberg, Director |
| Phone: | (206) 615-1962 |
| Visit Us At: | Seattle City Hall 600 4th Avenue, 6th Floor Seattle, WA |
| Mail Us At: | PO Box 94747 Seattle, WA 98124-4747 |
| Website: | City Budget Office http://www.seattle.gov/budgetoffice |
City Clerk |
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| The Office of the City Clerk maintains the City's official records, provides support for the City Council, and manages the City's historical records through the Seattle Municipal Archives. The Clerk's Office provides information services to the public and to City staff. The Office of the City Clerk is a part of the City of Seattle Legislative Department. | |
| City Clerk: | Monica Martinez Simmons |
| Phone: | (206) 684-5474 |
| Fax: | (206) 386-9025 |
| Visit Us At: | Seattle City Hall 600 4th Avenue, 3rd Floor Seattle, WA |
| Mail Us At: | PO Box 94728 Seattle, WA 98124-4728 |
| Websites: | City Clerk http://www.seattle.gov/leg/clerk/clerk.htm |
| Seattle Municipal Archives http://www.seattle.gov/CityArchives |
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City Council |
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| The Seattle City Council establishes City policy through enactment of ordinances (laws) and adoption of resolutions. The City Council also approves and adopts the City's budget. Council members are elected at-large to four-year terms through nonpartisan elections. The nine Council members and their legislative assistants are part of the City of Seattle Legislative Department. The Council President, who is elected by fellow Council members to a two-year term, is the head of the Legislative Department. | |
| Council President: | Richard Conlin |
| Phone: | (206) 684-8888 |
| Fax: | (206) 684-8587 |
| Visit Us At: | Seattle City Hall 600 4th Avenue, 2nd Floor Seattle WA |
| Mail Us At: | PO Box 34025 Seattle, WA 98124-4025 |
| Websites: | City Council http://www.seattle.gov/council |
Civil Rights |
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| The Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) works to ensure that everyone in Seattle has equal access to housing, employment, public accommodations, and contracting. SOCR investigates and enforces City, State, and Federal anti-discrimination laws, and provides public policy recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and other City departments. The Office develops and implements policies and programs promoting fairness, equity, and diversity. It also administers the Title VI program of the 1964 Federal Civil Rights Act, and Title II of the federal ADA Act. | |
| Commission of the Office for Civil Rights include: Seattle Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Commission, Human Rights Commission, and Women's Commission. | |
| Director: | Julie Nelson |
| Phone: | (206) 684-4500 |
| Fax: | (206) 684-0332 |
| Visit or Mail Us At: | 810 Third Avenue, Suite 750 Seattle WA 98104-1627 |
| Websites: | Office for Civil Rights http://www.seattle.gov/civilrights |
| Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities http://www.seattle.gov/disability |
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| Seattle Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Commission http://www.seattle.gov/lgbt |
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| Human Rights Commission http://www.cityofseattle.net/humanrights |
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| Women's Commission http://www.seattle.gov/womenscommission |
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Civil Service Commission |
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| The Civil Service Commission serves as a quasi-judicial body, providing fair and impartial hearings of alleged violations of the City’s personnel system. Employees may file appeals with the Commission regarding all final disciplinary actions and alleged violations of the Personnel Ordinance, as well as its related rules and policies. The Commission may issue orders to remedy violations and may also make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding the administration of the personnel system. In addition, the Commission investigates allegations of political patronage to ensure the City’s hiring practices are established and carried out in accordance with the merit principles set forth in the City Charter. | |
| Chair of the Commission: | Steven A. Jewell |
| Director: | Glenda Graham-Walton |
| Phone: | (206) 386-1301 |
| Visit or Mail Us At: | 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1670, PO Box 94729, Seattle, WA 98124-4729 |
| Website: | Civil Service Commission http://www.seattle.gov/csc |
Customer Service Bureau |
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| Director: | Fred Podesta, Interim Director |
| Phone: | 206-684-CITY (2489) |
| Fax: | 206-684-5529 |
| TTY: | 206-615-0476 |
| Visit Us At: | Mayor's Customer Service Bureau Seattle City Hall 600 Fourth Avenue Floor 1 |
| Mail Us At: | Mailing Address: PO Box 94726 Seattle, WA 98124-4726 |
| Website: | Customer Service Bureau http://www.seattle.gov/customerservice |
Ethics and Elections Commission |
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| The Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission (SEEC) helps foster public confidence in the integrity of Seattle City government by providing education, training, and enforcement of the City’s Code of Ethics and Whistle blower Code. SEEC also promotes informed elections through education, training, and enforcement of the City’s Elections Code and Election Pamphlet Code. | |
| Director: | Wayne Barnett |
| Phone: | (206) 684-8500 |
| Fax: | (206) 684-8590 |
| Visit Us At: | Seattle Municipal Tower 700 5th Avenue, Suite 4010 Seattle, WA |
| Mail Us At: | PO Box 94729 Seattle, WA 98124-4729 |
| Websites: | Elections http://www2.ci.seattle.wa.us/ethics/elpub/el_home.asp |
| Ethics Law and Rules for City Employees http://www.seattle.gov/ethics/etpub/et_home.htm |
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| Whistleblower protection http://www.seattle.gov/ethics/wbpub/wbov.htm |
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| Commission http://www.seattle.gov/ethics |
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Executive Administration |
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| The Department of Executive Administration (DEA) provides a variety of services to City departments and the public, including citywide operational responsibilities for accounting, payroll, licensing, revenue collection and processing, animal services, weights and measures, treasury activities, purchasing, construction and consultant contracting, risk management, and the City’s financial management and personnel data systems. | |
Divisions of the Department of Executive Administration include: Accounting Services, Business Technology, City Purchasing, Contracting Services, Treasury Services, Revenue and Consumer Affairs, Risk Management, and Seattle Animal Shelter. |
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| Director: | Fred Podesta |
| Phone: | (206) 386-0041 |
| Visit Us At: | Seattle Municipal Tower 700 5th Avenue, Suite 4350 Seattle, WA |
| Mail Us At: | PO Box 94669 Seattle, WA 98124-4669 |
| Websites and Division Contacts: | Department of Executive Administration http://www.seattle.gov/executiveadministration Accounting Services Victoria Galinato, Director (206) 233-7825 Business Technology Bryon Tokunaga, Director (206) 684-0543 Consumer Affairs Craig Leisy, Manager (206) 386-1296 http://www.seattle.gov/consumeraffairs City Purchasing and Contracting Services Nancy Locke, Director (206) 684-8903 http://www.seattle.gov/purchasing http://www.seattle.gov/contracting Revenue and Consumer Affairs Denise Movius, Director (206) 684-9259 http://www.seattle.gov/rca Risk Management Bruce Hori, Director (206) 386-0073 http://www.seattle.gov/riskmanagement Seattle Animal Shelter Don Jordan, Director (206) 386-4286 http://www.seattle.gov/animalshelter Treasury Services Teri Allen, Director (206) 684-5226 |
Fleets and Facilities |
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| The Fleets and Facilities Department is responsible for managing real estate, buildings and vehicles for the City of Seattle. The Fleets and Facilities Department has four major operating functions, including the Capital Programs division; Facilities Operations division; Fleet Services division; and Real Estate Services division. | |
| Director: | Fred Podesta, Acting Director |
| Phone: | (206) 386-0041 |
| Fax: | (206) 684-0188 |
| Visit Us At: | Seattle Municipal Tower 700 5th Avenue, Suite 5200 Seattle, WA |
| Mail Us At: | PO Box 94689 Seattle, WA 98124-4689 |
| Websites: | Fleets and Facilities http://www.seattle.gov/fleetsfacilities |
| Capital Programs Division http://www.seattle.gov/facilitydevelopment |
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| Real Estate Services http://www.seattle.gov/realestate |
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Hearing Examiner |
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| The Office of Hearing Examiner is Seattle's forum for reviewing questions of administrative law regarding the correct application of City code provisions. As authorized by the Seattle Municipal Code, the Office conducts hearings and decides appeals in cases where citizens disagree with a decision made by a City agency. Many of the matters considered by the Hearing Examiner are related to land use and environmental decisions made by the Department of Planning and Development. The Hearing Examiner also makes recommendations to the City Council on rezone petitions, major institution master plans, and other Council land use actions. | |
| Hearing Examiner: | Sue Tanner |
| Phone: | (206) 684-0521 |
| Fax: | (206) 684-0536 |
| Visit Us At: | Seattle Municipal Tower 700 5th Avenue Suite 4000 Seattle, WA |
| Mail Us At: | PO Box 94729 Seattle, WA 98124-4729 |
| Website: | Office of the Hearing Examiner http://www.seattle.gov/examiner |
Intergovernmental Relations |
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| The mission and purpose of the Office of Intergovernmental Relations (OIR) is to provide advice and information to, and on behalf of, elected officials, City departments, and external customers. The primary goal of these efforts is to ensure that the City's interests are advanced with international, tribal, federal, state, and regional entities to enable the City to better serve the community. | |
| Director: | Marco Lowe |
| Phone: | (206) 684-8055 |
| Fax: | (206) 684-8267 |
| Visit Us At: | Seattle City Hall 600 4th Avenue, 5th Floor Seattle, WA |
| Mail Us At: | PO Box 94746 Seattle, WA 98124-4746 |
| Websites: | Office of Intergovernmental Relations http://www.seattle.gov/oir |
| Seattle Sister Cities http://www.seattle.gov/oir/siscity.htm |
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Legislative |
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| The Legislative Department is comprised of these distinct divisions: City Council, Office of the City Clerk, Central Staff, and Administrative Services. The Council President, who is elected by fellow Council members to a two-year term, is the head of the Legislative Department. The City Council is a major division of this department and establishes City laws, approves the annual budget, oversees the executive operating departments, and ensures the City provides a quality environment for its citizens through its policy making role. The Office of the City Clerk provides support for the legislative process of the City and the Council, and supports the Seattle Municipal Archives and City Records Management. Central Staff provides critical policy and budget analysis for Council members and their staff. Administrative Services provides support for department finance, technology, office systems, human resources, public information, and special projects. |
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| Council President: | Richard Conlin |
| City Clerk: | Monica Martinez Simmons |
| Administrative Director: | Denise Williams |
| Central Staff Director: | Ben Noble |
| Phone: | (206) 684-8888 |
| Fax: | (206) 684-8587 |
| Visit Us At: | Seattle City Hall 600 4th Avenue, 2nd Floor Seattle WA |
| Mail Us At: | PO Box 34025 Seattle, WA 98124-4025 |
| Websites: | City Council http://www.seattle.gov/council |
| City Clerk http://www.seattle.gov/leg/clerk/clerk.htm |
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| Seattle Municipal Archives http://www.seattle.gov/CityArchives |
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Mayor |
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| The mission of the Mayor's Office is to provide honest, accessible leadership to citizens, employees, and regional neighbors of the City of Seattle that is clear and responsible, in an environment that encourages ideas, civic discourse, and inclusion for the entirety of the City's diverse population, creating an even better place to live, learn, work, and play. | |
| Mayor: | Mike McGinn |
| Phone: | (206) 684-4000 |
| Fax: | (206) 684-5360 |
| Visit Us At: | Seattle City Hall 600 4th Avenue, 7th Floor Seattle WA |
| Mail Us At: | PO Box 94749 Seattle, WA 98124-4749 |
| Website: | Mayor http://www.seattle.gov/mayor |
Personnel |
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| The Personnel Department provides human resource services, tools, and expert assistance to departments, policy makers, employees, and the public so that the City of Seattle’s diverse work force is deployed, supported, and managed fairly to accomplish the City's business goals in a cost-effective and safe manner. | |
| Acting Director: | Darwyn B. Anderson |
| Phone: | (206) 684-7923 |
| Fax: | (206) 615-1634 |
| Visit Us At: | Personnel Department Seattle Municipal Tower 700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500 Seattle, WA |
| Mail Us At: | PO Box 34028 Seattle, WA 98124-4028 |
| Website: | Personnel http://www.seattle.gov/Personnel |
Retirement Office |
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| The City of Seattle Employees' Retirement Office has two major functions: administration of retirement benefits and management of the assets of the Retirement Fund. Employee and employer contributions as well as investment earnings provide funding for the System. The provisions of the plan are set forth in Chapter 4.36 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The plan is a “defined benefit plan," which means an employee’s salary, years of service, and age at the time of retirement are used to determine the amount of retirement benefits. Retirees are given a choice of several payment options. The Retirement Office is led by a seven-member Board of Administration, and an Executive Director appointed by the Board. | |
| Director: | Cecelia M. Carter |
| Phone: | (206) 386-1293 |
| Fax: | (206) 386-1506 |
| Visit or Mail Us At: | 720 Third Avenue - Suite 1000 Seattle, WA 98104-1829 |
| Website: | Employees' Retirement System http://www.seattle.gov/retirement |
Special Events Office |
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| The City of Seattle plays a strong role in helping event planners bring people together safely and successfully in both city-wide and neighborhood events. The Seattle Special Events Office processes applications for review by the Special Events Committee and the City’s Special Event Coordinator serves as your primary contact with the Seattle Special Events Committee. | |
| Director: | Joanne Orsucci, Special Events Coordinator |
| Phone: | (206) 233-3948 |
| Fax: | (206) 684-7025 |
| Visit Us At: | 860 Terry Ave North, Suite 124 Seattle, WA 98109 |
| Website: | Special Events Office http://www.seattle.gov/specialevents/default.htm |
Sustainability and Environment |
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| Seattle's Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) collaborates with City agencies, business groups, nonprofit organizations, and other partners to protect and enhance Seattle’s distinctive environmental quality and livability. Additionally, the OSE leads the development and implementation of the City’s Environmental Action Agenda (EAA). The EAA sets the framework for the City to inspire, inform and enable our communities to improve their quality of life and increase economic prosperity through environmental responsibility. The four goals of the EAA are to: provide lean green government; encourage strong environmental practices; create healthy urban environments; and provide smart mobility. | |
| Director: | Jill Simmons, Director |
| Phone: | (206) 684-9261 |
| Fax: | (206) 684-3013 |
| Visit Us At: | Seattle Municipal Tower 700 5th Avenue, Suite 2748 Seattle, WA |
| Mail Us At: | PO Box 94729 Seattle, WA 98124-4729 |
| Website: | Office of Sustainability and Environment http://www.seattle.gov/environment |
Technology |
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| The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) manages the City’s information technology infrastructure and performs strategic IT planning. The department: coordinates strategic technology direction for the City, developing common standards, architectures, and business solutions to deliver City services more efficiently and effectively; builds and operates the City’s corporate communications and computing assets, which include the City’s telephone, radio and email systems, networks and servers; and oversees development of the Democracy Portal, a project to improve the City of Seattle’s government access television station and its accompanying web site by providing new programming, live Web streaming of City Council meetings, live "webcasting" and interactive services that make it easier for citizens to access government information and decision makers. | ||
| Director/CTO: | Bill Schrier | |
| Phone: | (206) 684-0600 | |
| Fax: | (206) 684-0911 | |
| Visit Us At: | Seattle Municipal Tower 700 5th Avenue, Suite 2700 Seattle, WA |
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| Mail Us At: | PO Box 94709 Seattle, WA 98124-4709 |
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| Websites: | Information Technology http://www.seattle.gov/doit/default.htm |
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| Office of Cable Communications http://www.seattle.gov/cable/ |
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| Citizens Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Board (CTTAB) http://www.seattle.gov/cttab/ |
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| Community Technology (digital divide) http://www.seattle.gov/tech/ |
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| Seattle Channel http://www.seattlechannel.org |
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Arts, Culture, and Recreation
Arts and Cultural Affairs |
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| The Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs promotes the value of arts and culture in, and of, communities throughout Seattle. It strives to ensure that a wide range of high-quality artistic experiences are available to everyone, encourage artist-friendly arts and cultural policy, and promote Seattle as a cultural destination. The Office is a resource for the entire City, focusing on the artist, the creative life of the community, and the next generation. | |
| Director: | Vacant |
| Phone: | (206) 684-7171 |
| Fax: | (206) 684-7172 |
| More Staff Info: | Arts and Cultural Affairs Department Directory |
| Visit Us At: | Seattle Municipal Tower 700 5th Avenue, Suite 1766 Seattle, WA |
| Mail Us At: | PO Box 94748 Seattle, WA 98124-4748 |
| Website: | Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs http://www.seattle.gov/arts/ |
Library |
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| The Seattle Public Library, founded in 1891, includes the Central Library, 24 neighborhood libraries, mobile services, and the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library. The Library is governed by a five-member citizens' board of trustees, which is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Board members serve five-year terms and meet monthly. | |
| City Librarian: | Susan Hildreth |
| Phone: | (206) 386-4636 |
| Fax: | (206) 386-4119 |
| Visit or Mail Us At: | Central Library 1000 Fourth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104-1109 |
| Website: | Seattle Public Library http://www.spl.org |
Parks and Recreation |
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| Seattle Parks and Recreation works with all citizens to be good stewards of the environment, and to provide safe, welcoming opportunities to play, learn, contemplate, and build community. Seattle Parks and Recreation manages 400 parks and open areas in its approximately 6,200-acre park system. This includes 224 parks, 185 athletic fields, 112 neighborhood play areas, 9 swimming beaches, 18 fishing piers, 4 golf courses, and 22 miles of boulevards. Other Parks and Recreation facilities include 151 outdoor tennis courts, 24 community centers, 8 indoor and 2 outdoor swimming pools, and 27 wading pools. | |
| Superintendent: | Christopher Williams, Acting Superintendent |
| Phone: | (206) 684-4136 |
| Visit or Mail Us At: | Parks and Recreation Admin Building 100 Dexter Avenue North Seattle, WA 98109 |
| Websites: | Parks and Recreation http://www.seattle.gov/parks/ |
Seattle Center |
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| Seattle Center is a valued civic asset with community roots that reach back in time to native tribes and pioneers. Today, more than 10 million people visit the 74-acre campus each year. 78 percent of Seattle residents visit Seattle Center an average of 9 times a year. They attend one of the 5,400 free public performances, retreat in the 22 acres of landscaped gardens and fountains, or visit 1 of the 21 cultural, educational and sports organizations that call Seattle Center home. | |
| Director: | Robert Nellams |
| Phone: | (206) 684-7200 |
| Visit or Mail Us At: | 305 Harrison Street Seattle, WA 98109 |
| Website: | Seattle Center http://www.seattlecenter.com |
Health and Human Services
Human Services |
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| The mission of the Seattle Human Services Department is to connect people with resources and solutions during times of need so we can all live, learn, work and take part in strong, healthy communities. HSD contracts with more than 230 community-based human service providers and administers programs and services that meet the basic needs of the most vulnerable people in our community - families and individuals with low incomes, children, domestic violence and sexual assault victims, homeless people, seniors, and persons with disabilities. | |
| Director: | Dannette R. Smith, Director |
| Phone: | (206) 684-0263 |
| Visit Us At: | Seattle Municipal Tower 700 5th AV, Suite 5800 Seattle, WA |
| Mail Us At: | PO Box 34215 Seattle, WA 98124-4215 |
| Website: | Human Services http://www.seattle.gov/humanservices/ |
Public Health - Seattle and King County |
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| Public Health - Seattle and King County provides public health services that promote health and prevent disease throughout King County. Administered by King County, Public Health serves all of King County, including the City of Seattle. The City’s financial contributions to the Public Health Department are voluntary and are used to enhance health services to Seattle citizens. With the support of the City of Seattle, Public Health provides a wide range of services targeted to populations largely under-served by the private health care system. The Department’s services are offered regardless of income. | |
| Director and Health Officer | David Fleming, MD, Director and Health Officer |
| Phone: | (206) 296-4600 |
| Visit or Mail Us At: | 999 3rd Avenue, Suite 1200 Seattle, WA 98104 |
| Website: | Public Health, Seattle and King County http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health.aspx |
Neighborhoods and Development
Economic Development |
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| The mission of the Office of Economic Development (OED) is to help create healthy businesses, thriving neighborhoods, and community organizations to contribute to a robust economy that will benefit all Seattle residents and future generations. OED’s programs are designed to: attract, welcome, and retain companies in traditional and emerging industries by promoting the advantages of doing business in Seattle, and providing one-on-one assistance to businesses; strengthen neighborhood business districts and support community-based economic development across Seattle, with special emphasis on low-income communities; assist large employers and small businesses to retain and grow Seattle’s base of businesses and family-wage jobs; increase apprenticeship and training opportunities to ensure that Seattle will have skilled workers capable of meeting the region's current and future work force needs; and improve customer satisfaction for businesses accessing City services. | |
| Director: | Stephen H. Johnson, Acting Director |
| Phone: | (206) 684-8090 |
| Fax: | (206) 684-0379 |
| Visit Us At: | Seattle Municipal Tower 700 5th Avenue, Suite 5752 Seattle, WA |
| Mail Us At: | PO Box 94708 Seattle, WA 98124-4708 |
| Websites: | Office of Economic Development http://www.seattle.gov/EconomicDevelopment/ |
| Office of Film and Music http://www.seattle.gov/filmandmusic/ |
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Housing |
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| The mission of the Office of Housing (OH) is to invest in and promote the development and preservation of affordable housing that offers the opportunity for the City to thrive. In order to accomplish this mission, OH has established four budget control levels, including the Multi-Family Production and Preservation program, Home ownership and Sustainability program, Community Development program, and the Administration and Management program. | |
| Director: | Rick Hooper, Acting Director |
| Phone: | (206) 684-0338 |
| Fax: | (206) 233-7117 |
| Visit Us At: | Seattle Municipal Tower 700 5th Avenue, Suite 5700 Seattle, WA |
| Mail Us At: | PO Box 94725 Seattle, WA 98124-4725 |
| Website: | Office of Housing http://www.seattle.gov/housing/ |
Neighborhoods |
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| The Department of Neighborhoods works to bring government closer to the residents of Seattle by engaging them in civic participation, helping them become empowered to make positive contributions to their communities, and by involving more of Seattle’s under-represented residents, including communities of color and immigrants, in civic discourse, processes, and opportunities. The Department of Neighborhoods has five major operating functions: Administration and Historic Preservation, Community Building, Operations and Customer Service (includes the Customer Service Bureau), Office for Education, and Research and Prevention. | |
| Director: | Stella Chao |
| Phone: | (206) 684-0465 |
| Fax: | (206) 233-5142 |
| Visit Us At: | Seattle Municipal Tower 700 5th Avenue, Suite 1700 Seattle, WA |
| Mail Us At: | PO Box 94649 Seattle, WA 98124-4649 |
| Websites: | Neighborhoods http://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/ |
Planning and Development |
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The Department of Planning and Development* (DPD) develops, administers and enforces standards for land use, design, construction and housing within the Seattle city limits. DPD is also responsible for long-range planning, including Seattle's Comprehensive Plan and related projects-transportation improvements, neighborhood business revitalization, downtown and waterfront planning, and more. DPD's work affects many aspects of the city. From the structural elements of a house, to the design of new buildings, to the parking spaces available at an apartment building, to the future of the Central Waterfront, DPD planners, reviewers and inspectors are working every day to protect and enhance Seattle's natural and built environment. DPD's major functions include:
* formerly called the Department of Design, Construction and Land Use (DCLU) |
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| Director: | Diane M. Sugimura |
| Phone: | (206) 684-8880 |
| Fax: | (206) 233-7883 |
| Visit Us At: | Seattle Municipal Tower 700 5th Ave, Suite 2000 Seattle, WA |
| Mail Us At: | 700 5th Ave, Suite 2000 PO Box 34019 Seattle, WA 98124-4019 |
| Websites: | Planning and Development http://www.seattle.gov/dpd |
| Seattle Design Commission http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/planning/design_commission/overview |
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| Seattle Planning Commission http://www.seattle.gov/planningcommission |
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Public Safety
Fire |
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| The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) has 33 fire stations located throughout the City. SFD deploys engine companies, ladder companies, and aid and medic units to mitigate loss of life and property resulting from fires, medical emergencies, and other disasters. The Department also has units for hazardous materials responses, marine responses, and high-angle and confined-space rescues. In addition, SFD provides leadership and members to several disaster response teams: Puget Sound Urban Search and Rescue, Metropolitan Medical Response System, and wildland fire fighting. SFD’s fire prevention efforts include: fire code enforcement; inspections and plan reviews of fire and life safety systems in buildings; public-education programs; regulation of hazardous materials storage and processes; and regulation of public assemblies. | |
| Fire Chief: | Gregory Dean |
| Phone: | (206) 386-1400 |
| Fax: | (206) 386-1412 |
| Visit or Mail Us At: | Fire Station #10 - SFD Headquarters 301 2nd Avenue South Seattle, WA 98104 |
| Website: | Seattle Fire Department http://www.seattle.gov/fire |
Law (City Attorney) |
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| The Law Department serves as counsel to the City’s elected officials and agencies, and as the prosecutor in Seattle Municipal Court. The Seattle City Attorney is a nonpartisan elected official. The Department provides legal advice to City officials to help them achieve their goals, represents the City in litigation, and protects public health, safety, and welfare by prosecuting violations of City criminal and civil ordinances. The three department divisions are Civil, Criminal, and Administration. | |
| City Attorney: | Peter Holmes |
| Phone: | (206) 684-8200 |
| Fax: | (206) 684-8284 |
| Visit Us At: | City Attorney Civil Division Seattle City Hall 600 4th Avenue, Floor 4 Seattle, WA City Attorney Public and Community Safety Division Seattle Municipal Tower 700 5th Avenue, Suite 5350 Seattle WA |
| Mail Us At: | City Attorney Civil Division PO Box 94769 Seattle, WA 98124-4769 City Attorney Public and Community Safety Division PO Box 94667 Seattle WA, 98124-4667 |
| Website: | City Attorney's Office http://www.seattle.gov/law |
Municipal Court |
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| The Municipal Court of Seattle is the largest limited jurisdiction court in Washington. The Court is authorized by the State of Washington and the Seattle Municipal Code to hear and decide both criminal and civil matters. The Municipal Court of Seattle is committed to excellence in providing fair, accessible, and timely resolution of alleged violations of the Seattle Municipal Code in an atmosphere of respect for the public, employees and other government entities. The Municipal Court of Seattle is a contributing partner working toward a safe and vital community. | |
| Presiding Judge: | Edsonya Charles |
| Court Administrator: | Yolande E. Williams |
| Phone: | (206) 684-5600 |
| Visit Us At: | Seattle Justice Center 600 5th Avenue Seattle, WA |
| Mail Us At: | PO Box 34987 Seattle, WA 98124-4987 |
| Website: | Municipal Court of Seattle http://www.seattle.gov/courts |
Seattle Police Department |
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| The Seattle Police Department (SPD) prevents crime, enforces laws, and supports quality public safety by delivering respectful, professional, and dependable police services. SPD operates within a framework that divides the city into five geographical areas called “precincts”. These precincts define east, west, north, south, and southwest patrol areas, with a police station in each. | |
| Chief of Police: | John Diaz, Acting Director |
| Phone: | (206) 684-5577 |
| Visit Us At: | Police Headquarters - Seattle Justice Center 610 5th Avenue Seattle, WA |
| Mail Us At: | PO Box 34986 Seattle, WA 98124-4986 |
| Websites: | Seattle Police Department http://www.seattle.gov/police |
| Seattle Emergency Management http://www.seattle.gov/emergency |
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Public Safety Civil Service Commission |
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| The mission and purpose of the Public Safety Civil Service Commission is to implement, administer, and direct a civil service system for uniformed and sworn personnel of the Seattle Fire and Police Departments. The Commission provides sworn police and uniformed fire employees with a quasi-judicial process for hearings on appeals concerning disciplinary actions, examination and testing, and other related issues. | |
| Chair of the Commission: | Noreen J. Skagen |
| Director: | Mary E. Effertz |
| Phone: | (206) 684-0334 |
| Fax: | (206) 684-0755 |
| Visit or Mail Us At: | Arctic Building 700 3rd Avenue, Suite 360 Seattle, WA 98104 |
| Website: | Public Safety Civil Service Commission http://www.seattle.gov/pscsc |
Utilities and Transportation
Seattle City Light |
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| Seattle City Light was created by the citizens of Seattle in 1902 to provide affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound electric power to the City of Seattle and neighboring suburbs. Owned by the community it serves, City Light is a nationally recognized leader in energy efficiency, renewable resource development, and environmental stewardship. Seattle City Light provides electric power to more than 360,000 residential, business, and industrial customers. Its service area of 131.3 square miles includes the City of Seattle, areas north of Seattle including the city of Shoreline and parts of Lake Forest Park, and areas south of Seattle including the cities of Burien, Tukwila, and SeaTac. | |
| Superintendent: | Jorge Carrasco |
| Phone: | (206) 684-3000 |
| Visit Us At: | Seattle Municipal Tower 700 5th Avenue, Suite 3300 Seattle, WA |
| Mail Us At: | PO Box 34023 Seattle, WA 98124-4023 |
| Website: | Seattle City Light http://www.seattle.gov/light |
Seattle Public Utilities |
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| Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is comprised of three major direct-service providing utilities: the Water Utility, the Drainage and Wastewater Utility, and the Solid Waste Utility. The Water Utility provides more than 1.3 million customers in King County with a reliable water supply; the Drainage and Wastewater Utility collects and disposes of sewage and storm water; and the Solid Waste Utility collects and disposes of recycling, yard waste, and residential and commercial garbage. All three utilities strive to operate in a cost-effective, innovative and environmentally responsible manner. SPU also houses the Engineering Services line of business, which serves both City departments and outside agencies, providing efficient, customer-oriented engineering services that assist clients with replacing, improving, and expanding facilities with the least possible disruption to the community. | |
| Director: | Ray Hoffman, Director |
| Phone: | (206) 684-3000 |
| Visit Us At: | Seattle Municipal Tower 700 5th Avenue, Suite 4900 Seattle, WA |
| Mail Us At: | PO Box 34018 Seattle, WA 98124-4018 |
| Website: | Seattle Public Utilities http://www.seattle.gov/util |
Transportation |
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| The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) develops, maintains, and operates a transportation system that promotes the mobility of people and goods, and enhances the quality of life, environment, and economy of Seattle. In June 2002, SDOT was created by combining transportation planning from the former Strategic Planning Office with the former Seattle Transportation Department to bring a more comprehensive approach to transportation service delivery. A major element of SDOT’s creation was the establishment of the Policy, Planning, and Major Projects division, which is charged with transportation system planning and providing increased control and influence over major projects under construction in Seattle. | |
| Director: | Peter Hahn, Acting Director |
| Phone: | (206) 684-7623 |
| Visit Us At: | Seattle Municipal Tower 700 5th Avenue, Suite 3900 Seattle, WA |
| Mail Us At: | PO Box 34996 Seattle, WA 98124-4996 |
| Websites: | Seattle Department of Transportation http://www.seattle.gov/transportation |
| Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board http://www.seattle.gov/sbab Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board http://www.seattle.gov/spab Way to Go, Seattle! http://www.seattle.gov/waytogo |
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