Mayor Jenny A. Durkan

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12/1
City of Seattle and Community Partners Host Home for the Holidays Events in December to Continue Downtown Recovery
SEATTLE (December 1, 2021) – Building off this summer’s highly successful “Welcome Back Weeks,” Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced today that the City will be enlisting creative community [...]
11/22
As Cases Surge Across the Country, City of Seattle Prepares to Protect Against COVID-19 During Holidays
Residents Should Plan Ahead for Increased Testing Demand as People Gather Inside for the Holidays; Eligible Residents Should Schedule COVID-19 Booster Shot Appointment SEATTLE (November 22, 2021) – As cases surge across the country with significant [...]
11/18
Mayor Durkan Announces Municipal Match Partnership with Washington State Opportunity Scholarship for Seattle Promise Scholars
Scholarships of Up to $22,500 Available to Strengthen Financial Supports for Students Pursuing STEM and Healthcare Careers  SEATTLE (November 18) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan along with partners [...]
11/17
With the Expected Approval of Pfizer Boosters This Week, Mayor Durkan and Partners Announce COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in Rainier Beach
SEATTLE (November 17, 2021) – Following the launches of the City’s South Lake Union and West Seattle clinics, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan along with Seattle Fire Department Chief Scoggins, and community partners announced the location of the City’s third [...]
11/15
Seattle is Ready for Historic and Transformative Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
Today, I joined Mayors and labor unions for the signing of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. This historic bill will create millions of good paying jobs and make long overdue investments in transportation and [...]
11/15
Mayor Durkan Statement on Death of Deputy Chief Jay Schreckengost
The death of Deputy Chief Jay Schreckengost is a deep loss for our department and our city.   My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Schreckengost family. Nearly 200 members of SFD have spent their mornings, [...]
11/12
Mayor Durkan Statement Following the Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
Seattle (November 6, 2021) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal: “Passing President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is transformational for cities across the nation [...]
11/12
Mayor Durkan Statement on City Council Draft Budget
Seattle (November 9, 2021) – Mayor Durkan issued the following statement following the Seattle City Council’s initial Budget proposal, which cuts SPD by approximately $11 million including cuts to Community Service [...]
11/5
Mayor Durkan’s Hiring Bonus for 911 Dispatchers Generates 10x Increase in Applications Over Past Five Days
Seattle recognizes 911 dispatchers as critical members of the City’s public safety response Hiring incentives have resulted in 10-fold increase over five-day period for applicants and inquiries for 911 dispatcher positions SEATTLE (Nov. 4) – [...]
11/4
Mayor Jenny Durkan Statement on Mayor-Elect Bruce Harrell
Seattle (November 4, 2021) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement regarding the election of Mayor-Elect Harrell:    “I’ve extended my sincere congratulations [...]