Mayor Jenny A. Durkan

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9/21
Mayor Durkan Issues Executive Order to Update City of Seattle’s Harassment and Discrimination Policies
City of Seattle to Establish the Office of the Employee Ombud and Create a Centralized Investigation Unit in the Seattle Department of Human Resources Seattle (September 21, 2018) – In a letter to City employees, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced that [...]
9/20
Mayor Durkan and Chief Best Commend SPOG Membership Approval of Proposed Contract
Seattle (September 20) – Following the members of the Seattle Police Officers’ Guild voting to approve the proposed six year contract, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best commended the support from officers who have been [...]
9/20
Mayor Durkan Announces Members of New Innovation Advisory Council to Address City’s Most Urgent Challenges
IAC members will bring significant talent and resources to the table to create innovative solutions for issues including homelessness, housing, and transportation Seattle (September 19) – Ahead of their first meeting, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced [...]
9/19
In Partnership with 100 Resilient Cities, Mayor Durkan Appoints Katya Sienkiewicz as Seattle’s Chief Resilience Officer
Chief Resilience Officer Will Lead City-Wide Efforts to Build Holistic Resilience to the Social, Physical, and Economic Challenges of 21st Century 100 Resilient Cities, Pioneered by Rockefeller Foundation, Is Dedicated to Building Resilience in [...]
9/17
Mayor Durkan to Designate “Seattle Storm Way” in Honor of Championship Team
Seattle (September 17) – In honor of winning their third WNBA championship title, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan has transmitted legislation to designate the main pathway next to new Seattle Center Arena as “Seattle Storm Way.” Seattle City Council will [...]
9/14
Michael R. Bloomberg Names Seattle As Winner of American Cities Climate Challenge  
Award will bring $2.5 million in resources to Seattle to help City meets its aggressive climate goals through improving building efficiency, jump-starting a green jobs pilot, and increasing transportation alternatives Seattle (September 14) – [...]
9/13
As Part of New Law to Protect Communities from Gun Violence, Mayor Jenny Durkan and Police Chief Carmen Best Announce New Rules for What Qualifies as Responsibly Storing Guns in Seattle
Seattle (September 13) – As part of Seattle’s new law to protect communities from gun violence, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best today announced new guidelines for what qualifies as responsibly storing guns in Seattle, [...]
9/7
Mayor Durkan Celebrates ORCA Opportunity with Rainier Beach High School Students
More than 15,000 ORCA Cards are Being Distributed to Students Seattle Now Largest City Offering Free Transit to High School Students Seattle (September 6) – Following her commitment to provide free ORCA passes to young people in Seattle, Mayor Jenny [...]
9/7
Mayor Durkan Announces $1.7 Million in Senior Center Awards
Seattle (September 7) – At visits to Sound Generations Lake City/Northgate Senior Center and the International Drop-In Center on Beacon Hill, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced $1.7 million in awards for senior centers that contribute to the health, [...]
9/6
Seattle and DC Mayors Announce Friendly Wager on WNBA Finals Between the Mystics and Storm
Seattle (September 6) – Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser made a wager today on the outcome of the 2018 WNBA Finals between the Seattle Storm and the Washington Mystics. If the Mystics win (they won’t), Mayor [...]