Event Calendar
Media 2012, January-June
This page provides support materials related to City of Seattle media events.
For questions, contact Aaron Pickus - Aaron.Pickus@seattle.gov
June 20, 2012
End of Year Attendance Campaign Event at Aki Kurose
Students at Aki Kurose Middle School received a special visit from Mayor McGinn and representatives from the Seattle Sounders FC and Microsoft as the Be Here Get There attendance campaign came to a close for the school year. Aki Kurose Middle School was rewarded with Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream for having the most improved middle school average daily attendance this year as compared to the 2010-2011 school year.
Read the press release - Acrobat PDF
View the elementary attendance chart - Acrobat PDF
View the middle attendance chart- Acrobat PDF
View the high school attendance chart - Acrobat PDF
 Mayor Mike McGinn |
 Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream |
 Mayor Mike McGinn |
 Seattle Fire Department |
June 18, 2012
City Breaks Ground on Long-awaited Linden Avenue North Complete Street Project
Guided by the Broadview/Bitter Lake/Haller Lake neighborhood's vision of an enhanced Linden Avenue N, today the City of Seattle broke ground on the Linden Avenue North Complete Street Project. To be completed over the next year by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), the $12.1 million project will reshape Linden Avenue North between North 128th and North 145th streets into a more pedestrian, bicycle and neighborhood friendly boulevard.
Read the press release - Acrobat PDF
June 18, 2012
Law Enforcement Targets Gun Crime with Federal Penalties
Law enforcement leaders at the federal, state and local levels announced the expansion of an anti-violence program designed to get armed criminals off the streets and improve community safety. Under this operation those caught with illegal firearms in Seattle will face a greatly increased likelihood of federal prosecution and significant prison time.
Read the Department of Justice press release - Acrobat PDF
Read the Proposed Legislative Reforms put forth by the King Co. Prosecuting Attorney - Acrobat PDF
View a map of gun violence incidents in Seattle since January 1, 2012 - Acrobat PDF
Read the Department of Justice list of prosecutions as a result of their Project Safe Neighborhoods campaign - Acrobat PDF
 King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg at podium. Mayor Mike McGinn to his right. US Attorney Jenny Durkan is at the left of Mr. Satterberg. |
June 16, 2012
US Conference of Mayors passes resolution calling on Backpage.com to stop advertising children for sex
McGinn thanks US Conference of Mayors for joining national coalition calling on Village Voice Media to adopt in-person age verification for online escort ads
Read the press release - Acrobat PDF
Download a copy of the resolution - Acrobat PDF
June 2, 2012
New rooftop P-Patch opens at Seattle Center
Mayor Mike McGinn and City Councilmembers Sally Bagshaw and Jean Godden, along with community volunteers join a celebration of the new UpGarden P-Patch Community Garden, the first large-scale rooftop community garden in the country.
Read the press release - Acrobat PDF
P-Patch Community Gardening Program 2012 Fact Sheet - Acrobat PDF
P-Patch Community Gardening Program Community Update - Acrobat PDF
Upgarden P-Patch Community Garden: Design, Process, and Construction FAQ - Acrobat PDF
May 31, 2012
Mayor and Police offer new details regarding Cafe Racer/8th and Seneca murders
Mayor McGinn and police commanders debrief yesterday's events from the murders at Cafe Racer in North Seattle to the car-jacking and murder at 8th and Seneca to the suicide of the suspect in the 3700 block of SW Raymond.
SPD Blotter: 911 Audio From May 30th Shootings
911 Call from Cafe Racer - MP3 file
911 Call from 8th and Seneca - MP3 file
West Seattle Officer Audio (Note: there are moments of silence in audio) - MP3 file
May 30, 2012
City Response to Recent Shootings
Mayor Mike McGinn, Councilmember Bruce Harrell, Deputy Chief Nick Metz and Assistant Chief James Pugel of the Seattle Police Department hold a press briefing on today's shootings.
Detectives Obtain Photos of North Seattle Homicide Suspect
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 Image of North Seattle Homicide Suspect |
 Image of North Seattle Homicide Suspect |
May 30, 2012
Seattle's state-of-the-art South Transfer Station built for the future
The City of Seattle has dedicated a new state-of-the-art facility to better serve residents and businesses with recycling, composting, and garbage disposal over the next 50 years. The new South Recycling and Disposal Station, located in South Park, replaces the 1964 facility just across the street.
Read the press release - Acrobat PDF
May 23, 2012
SDOT Releases Arena Transportation Study
Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) releases the Seattle Arena transportation study completed by Parametrix.
- Findings Summary - Acrobat PDF
- Multimodal Transportation Access and Parking Study report - Acrobat PDF
- Multimodal Transportation Access and Parking Study presentation - Acrobat PDF
May 21, 2012
Combined Sewer Overflow Control Program
The City of Seattle has negotiated a first-of-its-kind proposed agreement with federal and state regulators that will ensure the systematic control of Seattle's chronic sewage overflows, while allowing the city to use cost-effective and environmentally beneficial projects to control and treat both stormwater and sewage.
Read the press release - Acrobat PDF
Frequently Asked Questions - Acrobat PDF
Consent Degree - Acrobat PDF
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 Mayor Mike McGinn |
 Mayor Mike McGinn |
May 19, 2012
City of Seattle promotes efforts to lower prescription drug costs for uninsured residents
The City of Seattle is promoting a new program to help provide residents with some relief from the high cost of prescription medications. Through the new program -- sponsored by the National League of Cities (NLC) -- the City is making free prescription discount cards available to Seattle residents. The discount cards offer residents an average of 23 percent savings off the retail price of prescription medications.
Read the press release - Acrobat PDF
The National League of Cities Prescription Discount Card Program One-Pager - Acrobat PDF
The NLC Prescription Discount Card Program brochure - Acrobat PDF
The NLC Prescription Discount Card Program FAQ for Seattle Residents - Acrobat PDF
Washington Prescription Drug Program Discount Card FAQ - Acrobat PDF
May 16, 2012
Executive, Mayor and Chris Hansen reach agreements that govern financing for multi-purpose arena in Seattle’s Stadium District
Proposed agreements meet commitment to protect General Funds and substantially mitigate financial risk for taxpayers; proposals now go before King County and Seattle City Councils
Read the press release - Acrobat PDF
Learn more on the Arena Proposal Web site
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 Mayor Mike McGinn |
 Chris Hansen |
 Mayor Mike McGinn |
 Chris Hansen |
May 15, 2012
Mayor Mike McGinn announces $500,000 in matching funds for neighborhood projects
Mayor Mike McGinn today announced more than $500,000 in matching funds to support neighborhood projects across the city. 34 neighborhoods will receive awards from Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Neighborhood Matching Fund Program for projects as diverse as community fruit harvests to neighborhood festivals.
Read the press release - Acrobat PDF
2012 Neighborhood Matching Fund Small and Simple Projects Fund award recipients - Acrobat PDF
May 15, 2012
Tour of Champions at Rainier Beach High School
RBHS Coach Mike Bethea and the basketball program were selected as one of the top 10 schools (only one in Washington) out of 20,000 high schools in the country to receive a National Award sponsored by Maxprep.com and the Army National Guard.
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 KC Councilmember Larry Gossett, Jamal Crawford, Portland Trailblazers, Mayor Mike McGinn, Mr. Chappelle, Principal RBHS |
 Jamal Crawford, Portland Trailblazers |
 Mayor with RBHS Basketball Team Champions |
May 10, 2012
Mayor, Chief introduce public to 20/20 team
One month after the announcement of our SPD 20/20 Plan to reform the police department in 20 months, we are outlining our progress so far, our organizational structure for implementing the plan, and our overall philosophy of how best to create lasting change in a large organization. We will also introduce the public to the SPD 20/20 Team of officers who will lead 20/20 implementation and launch our public engagement and accountability tools, including a new website for the public to track the status of 20/20 implementation and a Speaker’s Bureau of experts available to walk community members through the plan and our progress.
Read the press release - Acrobat PDF
SPD 20/20 A Vision For The Future - Acrobat PDF
SPD 20/20 Organization Chart - Acrobat PDF
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 Chief John Diaz and the SPD 2020 Team |
 Assistant Chief Mike Sanford and the SPD 2020 Team |
 Mayor Mike McGinn and the SPD 2020 Team |
 Mayor Mike McGinn and the SPD 2020 Team |
May 7, 2012
Update on efforts to combat human trafficking
Mayor Mike McGinn, State Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles and the Seattle Police Department discuss the efforts of law enforcement and elected officials to stop the sexual exploitation of minors on Backpage.com.
Download the letter from the US Conference of Mayors to Village Voice CEO Jim Larkin - Acrobat PDF
Mayor McGinn May 2, 2012 letter to Jim Larkin - Acrobat PDF
SPD Prostitution Report - Acrobat PDF
Chief John Diaz July 2011 memo - Acrobat PDF
Mayor McGinn July 1, 2011 letter to Jim Larkin - Acrobat PDF
May 7, 2012
Seattle City Light Strategic Plan Roll Out
The Mayor will be transmitting City Light's proposed six-year strategic plan to the City Council on May 8. The plan announces investments in infrastructure for reliability and economic development purposes and charts a modest and predictable rate path to support the investments.
Read the press release - Acrobat PDF
Read Mayor McGinn's letter to council - Acrobat PDF
Seattle City Light Strategic Plan Website
Frequently Asked Questions - Acrobat PDF
Rate Change Portrait Bar (24 x 36) - Acrobat PDF
Rate Change Portrait Bar (8.5 x 11) - Acrobat PDF
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 Co-Chairs of City Light Review Panel - Eugene Wasserman and Stan Price |
 Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and Seattle City Light Director Jorge Carrasco |
 Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn |
 Seattle City Light Director Jorge Carrasco |
May 4, 2012
Mayor McGinn writes to Village Voice CEO Jim Larkin to follow up on ongoing underage sex trafficking issues on Backpage.com
Read the Mayor's letter - Acrobat PDF
May 2, 2012
Mayor Mike Mcginn and SPD follow-up on May Day events
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 Mayor Mike Mcginn and SPD follow-up on May Day events |
 Mayor Mike Mcginn and SPD follow-up on May Day events |
 Mayor Mike Mcginn and SPD follow-up on May Day events |
 Mayor Mike Mcginn and SPD follow-up on May Day events |
 Mayor Mike Mcginn and SPD follow-up on May Day events |
 Mayor Mike Mcginn and SPD follow-up on May Day events |
 Mayor Mike Mcginn and SPD follow-up on May Day events |
 Mayor Mike Mcginn and SPD follow-up on May Day events |
May 1, 2012
Mayor’s response to property damage in downtown Seattle
May 2 Update Mayor's order terminating May 1 order to confiscate weapons - Acrobat PDF
Mayoral Proclamation - Acrobat PDF
Civil Order - Acrobat PDF
April 25, 2012
Mayor McGinn signs legislation adopting updated Transit Master Plan
Seeking to create additional connections between Seattle neighborhoods with faster and more reliable service, the Transit Master Plan is a 20-year plan that identifies the types of transit facilities, services, programs and system features required to meet Seattle's transit needs through 2030.
Read the press release - Acrobat PDF
View a map which illustrates Transit Master Plan priorities - Acrobat PDF
Download an outline of High Capacity Transit Corridors and Priority Bus Corridors - Adobe PDF
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 Mayor Mike McGinn |
 Chase Redmond - Master Plan Advisory Group and City Neighborhood Council Chair, Lee Newgent, Mayor Mike McGinn, Jermaine Smiley |
 Lee Newgent, Chase Redmond - Master Plan Advisory Group and City Neighborhood Council Chair, Mayor Mike McGinn, Jermaine Smiley |
 Mayor Mike McGinn |
April 24, 2012
Gun Violence Press Conference
In response to the recent shooting of a young woman in Fortson Square on Saturday night, the Mayor held a press conference to explain the City's response and emphasize the need for community participation in stopping crime and identifying the perpetrators of it.
Stay informed by visiting the SPD Blotter
Surveillance footage from 2nd and Yesler shooting
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 Chief John Diaz, Seattle Police |
 Deputy Chief Metz, Seattle Police |
 Mayor Mike McGinn |
 Deputy Chief Metz, Seattle Police |
April 23, 2012
City of Seattle and Sound Transit Break Ground on the First Hill Streetcar
Today the City of Seattle and Sound Transit, joined by community members from across the city, broke ground on Seattle's newest streetcar line - the First Hill Streetcar. To be constructed by the City with funding provided by Sound Transit, the streetcar line will allow riders to easily travel between neighborhoods on Capitol Hill, First Hill, Yesler Terrace, the Central Area, the Chinatown/International District and Pioneer Square, and better access Link Light rail service. The First Hill Streetcar will be operational by the spring of 2014, connecting thousands of riders daily with the places they live, work and socialize.
Read the press release - Acrobat PDF
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 King County Executive Constantine & Mayor McGinn |
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 Mayor Mike McGinn |
 Mayor McGinn |
 Congressman Jim McDermott |
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April 20, 2012
Grant Awards for Innovative Job-Training for Immigrant and Refugee Youth
Mayor McGinn announces City funding awards to six community agencies for a job readiness training program for immigrant and refugee youth and their families. In January 2012, the Human Services Department (HSD) released a Request for Investment (RFI) in response to community feedback heard during Mayor's Youth & Families Initiative community meetings and HSD's Strategic Plan community engagement. The job readiness training program is unique in its approach to involve both established agencies that serve this population and smaller "developing" agencies that are based in the community.
Read the press release - Acrobat PDF
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 Grant Awards for Innovative Job-Training for Immigrant and Refugee Youth |
 Mayor Mike McGinn |
 Grant Awards for Innovative Job-Training for Immigrant and Refugee Youth |
 Grant Awards for Innovative Job-Training for Immigrant and Refugee Youth |
April 18, 2012
Gun Violence Prevention
Mayor Mike McGinn, Chief John Diaz, FBI ASAC Steven Dean and ATF SAC Kelvin N. Crenshaw announce results of gun violence prevention initiatives.
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 Mayor Mike McGinn |
 Chief John Diaz, Seattle Police |
 Assistant Special Agent in Charge Steven Dean - FBI |
 Special Agent Kelvin N. Crenshaw - ATF |
 Mayor McGinn, Asst. Chief James Pugel - SPD, Assistant Special Agent in Charge Steven Dean - FBI, and Special Agent Kelvin N. Crenshaw - ATF |
April 5, 2012
Chris Hansen commissions immediate feasibility study of traffic and parking impacts in Seattle's Stadium District
Executive and Mayor discuss next steps in light of Arena Review Panel’s recommendation to proceed
King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn today announced that investor Chris Hansen has commissioned an immediate feasibility study of multimodal transportation access and parking in Seattle’s Stadium District.
Arena Proposal Review Panel Web Site and Materials
Read the press release - Acrobat PDF
Chris Hansen letter to Mayor and County Executive about Arena Feasibility Study of Multimodal Access and Parking - Acrobat PDF
Feasibility Study Scope of Work - Acrobat PDF
Stadium District Transportation - Acrobat PDF
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 Mayor Mike McGinn |
 Stadium Investor Chris Hansen |
 Mayor McGinn & King County Executive Constantine |
 Stadium Investor Chris Hansen & Mayor McGinn |
March 29, 2012
Mayor Mike McGinn announces new police department reform
SPD 20/20: A Vision for the Future, will guide the implementation of 20 new reform initiatives over the next 20 months
Mayor Mike McGinn, Police Chief John Diaz and Assistant Chief of Operations Mike Sanford today announced a package of new reform initiatives for the Seattle Police Department, with the goal of supporting a just and effective police force.
The reforms fall under five major categories:
- Protecting Constitutional Rights
- Training for Seattle's Values
- Earning Public Trust
- Using Data-Driven Practices
- Partnering with the Public
Read the press release - Acrobat PDF
Download Mayor McGinn’s letter outlining SPD 20/20 - Acrobat PDF
SPD 2020 A Vision For The Future - Acrobat PDF
Read the concept paper A Consortium to Build a New Policing Paradigm - Acrobat PDF
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 Mayor Mike McGinn |
 Seattle Police Chief John Diaz |
 Mayor Mike McGinn |
March 28, 2012
Ravenna Blvd Paving and Road Maintenance Update
With “Focusing on the Basics” a key commitment of the 2012 Transportation Action Agenda, today Mayor Mike McGinn highlighted work underway to maintain and improve Seattle’s streets.
With the NE Ravenna Boulevard project now in construction, the city is on schedule to rebuild 15 lane-miles of road in 2012. To further help drivers, transit riders, freight and cyclists enjoy a smoother trip, the city will also continue to emphasize potholes repairs and smaller scale pavement resurfacing.
Potholes Filled: 2009-2011 - Acrobat PDF
SDOT Paving Schedule - Acrobat PDF
Read the press release - Acrobat PDF
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 Mayor Mike McGinn |
 Peter Hahn, SDOT Director |
 Mayor Mike McGinn |
 Kristen Lohse, Bridging the Gap committee co-chair |
 Mayor Mike McGinn with SDOT Employees |
March 15, 2012
King Street Station Seismic Retrofit Project
The federal government has provided $800 million in federal high speed rail funds to the state of Washington in order to deliver rail infrastructure improvements that will enhance travel choices, preserve the ability to move freight and foster economic growth. King Street Station, through its seismic retrofit work (Phase IIB), will be the first site in the state to begin construction using these federal funds.
The Washington State Department of Transportation, which is responsible for obligating these federal railway funds, has organized an event with the City of Seattle to highlight this investment, the start of this phase of work, and to celebrate the rehabilitation already accomplished by the city.
Read the press release - Acrobat PDF
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 King Street Station Seismic Retrofit Project |
 WSDOT Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond speaks |
 King Street Station Seismic Retrofit Project |
 US Representative Jim McDermott speaks |
 Mayor Mike McGinn speaks |
March 7, 2012
Laying the groundwork, 2012 Action Agenda
In Seattle, we want people of all abilities – from our 5-year old kids to our 80-year old grandparents – to be comfortable moving about the city, whether on foot, by bike, riding transit, or driving a car. By offering people more choices, we can decrease the demand on our streets and reduce our impact on the environment. In doing so, we can build a network that supports healthy and sustainable communities, keeps more money in people’s pockets, increases economic competitiveness, and adds to the character of our great city.
The city of Seattle and SDOT created the 2012 Transportation Action Agenda to outline policies, actions, and measures of success that SDOT will use to achieve these ends over the next two years.
Read the press release - Acrobat PDF
Download the 2012 Action Agenda - Design Boards- Acrobat PDF
Download the 2012 Action Agenda, Principles - Design Boards- Acrobat PDF
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 Mayor Mike McGinn |
 Mayor Mike McGinn |
 SDOT Director Peter Hahn |
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March 6, 2012
LED Streetlight Testing
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) and the City of Seattle take a look at the future of solid-state street lighting in the Pacific Northwest as they collaborate on a three-night streetlight test in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood March 6 - 8.
Read more about LED Streetlight Testing
Operation Oliver's Twist
In an effort to combat rising property crime in Seattle, members of the Seattle Police Department's Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) and Pawn Shop/Property Recovery Unit rounded up burglars, car prowlers, and other criminal suspects caught selling stolen goods to undercover detectives at an SPD-run fencing operation during a year-long investigation, Operation Oliver's Twist.
Read the SPD blog about the operation
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 Assistant Special Agent Steven Dean, FBI |
 Assistant Chief Pugel, SPD |
 Assistant Special Agent Dean, Chief Diaz, Councilmember Harrell, Mayor McGinn |
 Mayor and SPD Press Event: Operation Oliver's Twist |
 Mayor and SPD Press Event: Operation Oliver's Twist |
 Mayor Mike McGinn |
March 1, 2012
Nickerson Street rechannelization project makes road safer
The city of Seattle today released data demonstrating that the Nickerson Street rechannelization project has enhanced safety along the roadway by reducing speeding and collisions.
Read the news release - Acrobat PDF
Nickerson Street Rechannelization Before and After Report - Acrobat PDF
| Improving Safety On Nickerson Street  |
Change In Number Of Collisions On Nickerson  |
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 Mayor Mike McGinn |
 Chief Dean, SFD |
 Jennifer Messenger and her son Nicholas Messenger |
For more information visit the Nickerson Street Changes page on the SDOT site
February 28, 2012
Mayor announces $1.1 million investment in neighborhood business districts
Mayor Mike McGinn joined neighborhood business district leaders and local business owners at Big Time Brewery & Alehouse in Seattle’s University District to announce a $1.1 million investment in 19 neighborhood business districts as part of the Seattle Jobs Plan.
Read the news release - Acrobat PDF
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 Mayor Mike McGinn |
 Theresa Doherty, University of Washington |
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February 27, 2012
Mayor McGinn, Councilmember Harrell, community and police respond to recent violent crime in Seattle
Mayor Mike McGinn and Councilmember Bruce Harrell were joined by community leaders and the Seattle Police Department to respond to recent incidents of violent crime in Seattle. The mayor detailed the recent launch of new violence prevention emphasis patrols in each of the city’s five precincts. Precincts are deploying extra officers on the street to address street disorder, assaults, and shootings, focusing on the specific problems in each neighborhood.
Read the news release - Acrobat PDF
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 Mayor Mike McGinn |
 Assistant Chief Metz, SPD |
 Council Member Bruce Harrell |
 Kevin Griffin, Executive Director, A Better Seattle |
 Pastor Willis, United Black Clergy |
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February 21, 2012
Mayor McGinn delivers his 2012 State of the City address
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn delivers his annual State of the City Speech, highlighting his efforts to widen the circle of prosperity, his approach to public safety, and how we can work together to position Seattle to compete and succeed in the global economy.
Read the speech - Acrobat PDF
Read the news release - Acrobat PDF
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 City Council Chambers |
 Mayor Mike McGinn |
 Mayor Mike McGinn |
 Mayor Mike McGinn |
February 16, 2012
Mayor and County Executive announce new, self-funded arena proposal
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and King County Executive Dow Constantine today announced that a private investor, Christopher Hansen, has sent a proposal to the City and County to construct a new arena in Seattle’s Stadium District with the ability to host an NBA and NHL team. Together, the Executive and Mayor also appointed a panel of community leaders and finance experts to evaluate Mr. Hansen’s proposal.
Read the news release - Acrobat PDF
A New Approach to Arena Financing - Acrobat PDF
Chris Hansen's letter to Mayor McGinn and Executive Constantine - Acrobat PDF
A Biography Chris Hansen - Acrobat PDF
Statement by Chris Hansen - Acrobat PDF
Arena Review Panel - Acrobat PDF
Biographies of Review Panel Members - Acrobat PDF
Proposal Principles - Acrobat PDF
Frequently Asked Questions - Acrobat PDF
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 Mayor Mike McGinn |
 King County Executive Dow Constantine and Mayor Mike McGinn |
 King County Executive Dow Constantine and Mayor Mike McGinn |
 King County Executive Dow Constantine and Mayor Mike McGinn |
 Mayor Mike McGinn and King County Executive Dow Constantine |
 Mayor Mike McGinn and King County Executive Dow Constantine |
 Community members attend arena announcement |
 Review Panel Members attend arena announcement |
February 16, 2012
Harlem Globetrotter Blenda Rodriguez visits Seattle elementary school with best January attendance
"Improving attendance rates must be addressed in ways that engage students," said Mayor Mike McGinn. "We're very pleased to have the opportunity to partner with the Harlem Globetrotters and congratulate Thurgood Marshall Elementary on their successful attendance."
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 Harlem Globetrotter Blenda Rodriguez and Mayor McGinn |
 Harlem Globetrotter Blenda Rodriguez |
 Harlem Globetrotter Blenda Rodriguez and Mayor McGinn |
 Harlem Globetrotter Blenda Rodriguez |
 Harlem Globetrotter Blenda Rodriguez |
 Harlem Globetrotter Blenda Rodriguez |
February 7, 2012
Mayor announces $1.6 million investment in Seattle arts organizations
Mayor Mike McGinn today announced more than $1.6 million in investments to Seattle-based arts, heritage and cultural organizations through the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs' Civic Partners program. The program will provide funding to 137 organizations in 2012.
Read the news release - Acrobat PDF
Read a list of 2012 Civic Partner Grant Recipients - Acrobat PDF
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 5th Ave Theater |
 Vincent Kitch, Director, Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs |
 Donald Byrd, Spectrum Dance Theater, Artistic Director |
 Tom Ikeda, Densho: Japanese American Legacy Project, Exec. Director |
January 28, 2012
Seattle elected officials host City Hall Open House
The open house included tours of the offices, and workshops on the legislative process and interpreting credit reports. All departments were on-hand to answer resident questions and provide information on City-sponsored programs.
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January 25, 2012
City Emphasizing Pothole Repairs After Winter Storm
In the wake of last week’s winter storm, the City of Seattle is focusing on roadway repairs. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has deployed four Pothole Rangers crews to address potholes created by the recent freezing weather.
“Freezing weather and heavy precipitation mean that we’re seeing more potholes. We've added dollars to respond to pothole repair requests,” said Mayor Mike McGinn.
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 Seattle Department of Transportation Street Maintenance employees. |
 Seattle Department of Transportation Street Maintenance employees work to repair pothole. |
 Seattle Department of Transportation Street Maintenance employees work to repair pothole. |
January 11, 2012
Local elected officials highlight solutions to region's human trafficking problem
King County Councilmember Jane Hague, Port of Seattle Commissioner Gael Tarleton, Mayor Mike McGinn, City Attorney Pete Holmes, and Seattle City Councilmember Tim Burgess today recognized national Human Trafficking Day by joining together with community advocates and law enforcement leaders to announce new tools and solutions to prevent human trafficking locally.
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 Council Member Bagshaw, Council Member Clark, Council Member Burgess, City Attorney Holmes, Mayor McGinn, Port Commissioner Gael Tarleton, King County Councilmember Jan Hague, Seattle Police Chief John Diaz, Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Sean O’Donnell, Port Police Chief Colleen Wilson |
 Council Member Bagshaw, Council Member Clark, Council Member Burgess, City Attorney Holmes, Mayor McGinn, Port Commissioner Gael Tarleton, King County Councilmember Jan Hague, Seattle Police Chief John Diaz, Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Sean O’Donnell, Port Police Chief Colleen Wilson |
 City Attorney Holmes, Mayor McGinn, Port Commissioner Gael Tarleton, King County Councilmember Jan Hague, Seattle Police Chief John Diaz, Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Sean O’Donnell, Port Police Chief Colleen Wilson |
January 10, 2012
Mayor announces innovative new job-readiness program for immigrant and refugee youth and their families
Mayor Mike McGinn today announced a program to help immigrant and refugee young people prepare for the workplace with training that is coordinated with support for parents.
Request for Investment - Word
Mayor Mike McGinn