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).
Students: Apply by Jan. 16 to new Youth Civic Engagement Program for teens
The City of Seattle Office for Civil Rights launched a new Youth Civic Engagement Program, designed to equip high school students with knowledge and skills to drive powerful change in their communities.
Seattle proclamation confronts discrimination against Chinese Immigrants
The City of Seattle has issued a proclamation recognizing the painful legacy of discriminatory laws and violence against Chinese immigrants during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Seattle Mayor Harrell issues executive order expanding city contracting equity, supporting women and minority owned small businesses
Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined the City of Seattle’s Department of Finance and Administrative Services, Women-and Minority Owned business (WMBE) leaders, and community partners to sign a new executive order that expands contracting equity and makes it easier for small businesses, particularly WMBEs, to work with the City of Seattle.
Community coalition formed over public safety in Chinatown — Aimed to engage the city and mayor for solutions
Frustration, disappointment, and anger over the City of Seattle’s inability to deal with public safety in Chinatown-International District (CID) for years, were voiced at a rare gathering on Oct. 11 at Tai Tung Restaurant.
CID prepares for All-Star Game
The Chinatown-International District (CID) and the City of Seattle is bracing for the influx of tens of thousands of visitors expected for Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week.