Office of Intergovernmental Relations

Regional Relations
Tribal Relations
State Relations
Federal Relations
International Affairs

Championing Seattle around the world

The Office of Intergovernmental Relations (OIR) promotes the interests of the City of Seattle with local, regional, tribal, state, federal, and international governments.

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Regional Relations

Coordinating the City’s engagement with regional agencies and local governments and advocate for funding and policy priorities.

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Tribal Relations

Leading the City of Seattle’s coordination and consultation with federally recognized Tribes and the city’s urban Native communities.

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State Relations

Supporting the City’s interests with the state’s Legislature, Governor, and agencies through lobbying, policy work, and more.

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Federal Relations

Advancing the City’s federal priorities via coordinated engagement with Congress, federal agencies, national groups, and U.S. mayors.

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International Affairs

Managing the City’s international relations, consular and delegation engagement, and Sister City programs.

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Intergovernmental Relations

Mina Hashemi, Director
Address: 600 4th Ave, 5th Floor, Seattle, WA, 98124
Mailing Address: PO Box 94746, Seattle, WA, 98124-4746
Phone: (206) 684-0213
Email: Mina.Hashemi@seattle.gov

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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.