Mayor Jenny A. Durkan

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5/16
Mayor Jenny Durkan Nominates Bobby Humes to Serve as Permanent Director of the Seattle Department of Human Resources
Seattle (May 16, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced today she will nominate Bobby Humes to serve as the permanent Director of the Seattle Department of Human Resources (SDHR). Humes has served as the Interim Director of SDHR since February [...]
5/16
Mayor Durkan’s Legislation to Address the Displacement of Longtime Seattle Residents and Create A More Affordable Seattle in Council Committee Today
Seattle (May 16, 2019) – Following her February announcement establishing her Executive Order addressing displacement, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan formally transmitted legislation establishing Community Preference, which will allow [...]
5/15
City Leaders Highlight Continued Progress by Seattle Police Department Under Federal Consent Decree and Commitment to Meaningful, Lasting Reforms
Seattle (May 15) – Following Judge Robart’s comments today, City of Seattle leaders highlighted the continued progress by the Seattle Police Department under the federal, Court-ordered Consent Decree and the City’s commitment to meaningful, [...]
5/13
Statement by Mayor Jenny A. Durkan Heralding the Hearing Examiner Ruling Clearing the Path for More Backyard Cottages in Seattle
Seattle (May 13, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today heralded the Hearing Examiner ruling on the Final Environmental Impact Statement that clears the path for more accessory dwelling units (ADUs), or backyard cottages, across Seattle. “Seattle faces [...]
5/7
To Help Address Displacement in Southeast Seattle, Mayor Durkan Announces $4.92 Million to Permanently Fund Affordable Housing Cooperative at Othello Square
Community-Based Opportunity Center Includes Job Development, Small Business Assistance, Affordable Commercial Space and Additional Market-Rate and Affordable Homes  Seattle (May 7, 2018) – To empower community efforts to curb displacement and [...]
5/7
Mayor Durkan, Councilmember Bagshaw and Fire Chief Scoggins Announce Seattle’s New “Health One” Pilot Program to Address Non-Emergency 911 Calls Downtown
Specially Trained Team of Firefighters and A Social Worker Will Help People Downtown with Behavioral Health or Substance Abuse Issues, Non-Emergency Medical Issues, and Access to Services   Team Will Provide Alternatives to Transport to [...]
5/6
Following Their Confirmation by City Council, Mayor Durkan Holds Swearings-In Event for New Leaders at Seattle Parks and Recreation and Office of the Employee Ombud
Seattle (May 6, 2019) – Following unanimous confirmation votes by the City Council Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today held a swearings-in event for Jesús S. Aguirre as Superintendent of the Department of Parks & Recreation (SPR) and for Dr. Amarah [...]
5/1
Mayor Durkan Transmits ‘Bea’s Law’ to the City Council to Update City of Seattle Paid Family Care Leave Program
‘Bea’s Law’ Named in Honor of Beatrice Kathryn Alder, Daughter of City of Seattle Employee Rachel Alder SEATTLE (May 1, 2019) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan transmitted legislation to the Seattle City Council today to update the City of Seattle’s paid [...]
4/30
Mayor Durkan Applauds Washington State Legislature’s Support of Key City of Seattle Priorities: More Resources for Affordable Housing, Ending Ban on Affirmative Action, Investing in Access to College, and Fighting Climate Change
Mayor Durkan Also Disappointed that Legislature Failed to Pass Capital Gains Tax and ‘Block the Box’ Legislation, Vows to Continue Advocating with Partners in Next Legislative Session SEATTLE (April 30, 2019) – Seattle Mayor Jenny A. [...]
4/30
Mayor Durkan, Chief Best, and City Departments Announce Pre-Summer Emphasis Program to Improve Public Safety & Address Maintenance Needs in Seven Neighborhoods across Seattle
Seattle (April 30, 2019) – Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan, Chief of Police Carmen Best and City departments announced today that based on community feedback and data analysis, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) and City departments will [...]