Mayor Jenny A. Durkan

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City of Seattle Update on COVID-19 Response and Preparations
Seattle (March 3, 2020) – The City of Seattle is working diligently to support our partners at Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) and the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) to respond to COVID-19. As of March 3, there are [...]
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As Part of Ongoing Preparations for COVID-19, Mayor Durkan Issues Proclamation of Civil Emergency in the City of Seattle
Proclamation Grants Mayor Ability to Use Emergency Authority to Address Immediate Dangers to Public Health Seattle (March 3, 2020) – Similar to King County Executive Dow Constantine, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan has issued a Proclamation of Civil [...]
2/29
Mayor Durkan Statement on King County Cases of COVID-19
City Urges Families and Businesses to Continue to Prepare   Seattle (February 29, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement upon the confirmation by public health authorities of new cases of coronavirus [...]
2/26
Building on Mayor Durkan’s Small Business Relief Package, City of Seattle Announces Over $2 Million in New Investments in Small Businesses and Business Districts in Seattle
Office of Economic Development’s New Tenant Improvement Grants Issue $950,000 to Small Businesses Struggling with Commercial Affordability Only in Seattle Initiative Awards $1.2 Million to Support Neighborhood Business Districts [...]
2/26
Mayor Durkan Issues New Executive Order to Combat Rise of Hate Crimes and Crimes of Bias in Seattle
As Recommended by City Auditor, Executive Order Requires More Robust Data Sharing to Evaluate Trends and Responses to Hate Crimes Seattle (February 25, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today signed a new Executive Order to combat hate crimes and [...]
2/25
Mayor Durkan Proposes New Solution to Prevent Winter Evictions
Leveraging New Partnership with United Way King County Could Prevent Most Winter Evictions in Seattle Highlights Concerns With Council’s Current Legislation Which Places Burden on Tenant to Appear in Court and Could Cost Lead to Costly Litigation [...]
2/24
In 2019, Seattle Police Department Hired Highest Percentage of People of Color in its History
In 2019, Seattle Police Department Hired 108 Officers, 39 Percent of Whom Are People of Color Launches “This is My Neighborhood” Campaign to Hire and Recruit Local Officers Seattle (February 24, 2020) – Standing alongside officers and community [...]
2/18
Mayor Jenny A. Durkan’s 2020 State of the City Address
Building on the last two years, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan laid out her vision to continue to act and make progress on our City’s most urgent challenges. Speaking to community members at the Rainier Arts Center, Mayor Durkan outlined her plans to address [...]
2/18
Mayor Durkan Outlines Vision for a City With Fewer Cars and Better Transit
Commits to Renew Transportation Benefit District This Year  The Seattle Transportation Benefit District funds additional transit service, red bus-only lanes, and free ORCA for students and low-income residents Seattle  (Feb. 18, 2020) – [...]
2/18
Mayor Durkan Announces Expansion of Successful Health One Pilot, Additional Measures to Promote Public Safety
Seattle (Feb. 18, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced a series of actions to expand existing public safety programs and launch new preventative programs across our City.  Last year, the City of Seattle launched Health One, which is staffed [...]