In a news conference meant to reassure Seattleites in the wake of President Donald Trump’s potentially illegal deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, Mayor Bruce Harrell said that within the next few days, he would issue an executive order detailing Seattle’s plans to keep its residents—particularly its immigrant and refugee community— safe.
Harrell, Wilson define city’s path in back-to-back debates
Mayor Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson presented different visions for Seattle’s next four years as they faced off in a series of debates, with both candidates providing solutions to the city’s most urgent problems—public safety and affordability.
Harrell announces investments in immigrant, refugee, and unhoused communities to combat federal cuts
When she first moved to the United States in 2010, Jinyao Ma struggled to find stable work.
Mayor Bruce Harrell raises $20K, commits to progress and shares vision for second term in CID fundraiser
“Do you want to move forward or do you want to go back?”
Rebirth of Seattle’s Pier 58
After a significant transformation, Pier 58, located along Seattle’s scenic waterfront, will officially reopen to the public on Friday, July 25.
Seattle welcomes new U.S. citizens at annual Independence Day ceremony
More than 500 immigrants are starting a new week as newly minted U.S. citizens.
Seattle mayor unveils $1 million initiative to boost safety, economic vitality in Chinatown, Japantown, and Little Saigon
In a new effort to strengthen neighborhood safety and economic resilience in Seattle’s historic Chinatown, Japantown, and Little Saigon neighborhoods, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a $1 million public-private partnership on May 14, drawing together city resources, major philanthropic organizations, and leading corporations to invest in the city’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.
Mayor’s Director of External Affairs resigns, facing “alcohol facilitated” rape allegations
Pedro Gomez, the now-former director of external affairs in Mayor Bruce Harrell’s office, has been accused of alcohol-fueled sexual assault in the second degree, according to a report filed last summer with the Seattle Police Department (SPD).
Harrell sets the stage for cleaner, safer streets in CID, Little Saigon, and downtown
In a move to enhance public safety and health across Seattle’s key neighborhoods, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the creation of a Downtown Activation Team (DAT).
Fish fry draws Seattle mayor, officials to celebrate community and tradition
Elected officials and local dignitaries, including Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and First Lady Joanne Harrell, convened at the annual community fish fry on July 10 in the Southend neighborhood.
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