City leaders on Monday announced a slate of new investments aimed at strengthening legal defense services for immigrants and refugees while helping community groups meet urgent, day-to-day needs.
Mayor Wilson responds to criticism over cameras in town hall meeting
Mayor Katie Wilson faced the public a week after making the announcement that she was pausing expansion of cameras in new areas of the city.
Chinatown-International District seniors, residents deliver 1,032-signature petition
With a stack of petitions bearing more than 1,000 signatures in hand, Gary Lee walked into Seattle City Hall’s council chambers on March 24 to make an important delivery.
Seattle halts camera expansion as CID debate over surveillance continues
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced on Thursday that the city will hit pause on expanding its police surveillance camera program, a decision that carries particular weight in neighborhoods like the Chinatown-International District (CID), where the technology has drawn both support and concern.
Mayor marks first State of the City on Lunar New Year
Mayor Katie Wilson delivered her first State of the City address to a crowd of approximately 300 leaders, press, and Seattleites on Feb. 17—Lunar New Year, “a time for renewal, for family, and to welcome the spring.”
Mayor, deputy mayor meet with CID community leaders
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and Deputy Mayor Brian Surratt met Feb. 2 with community leaders from the Chinatown-International District (CID) to discuss homelessness, public safety and economic pressures facing the neighborhood.
CID safety group urges city action after fatal shooting
The Chinatown-International District Public Safety Council sent a Jan. 23, 2026, letter to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, Police Chief Shon Barnes and the City Council urging action over recurring gun violence at 8th Avenue South and South Lane Street.
Mayor calls for applicants to help guide CID
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is looking to appoint a new member to the International Special Review District (ISRD) Board—and she’s inviting community members with a strong connection to Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID) to apply.
Seattle moves to bar federal immigration enforcement
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced on Thursday a series of initial steps aimed at protecting residents amid increased federal immigration enforcement activity, even as the city says it has no indication of an immediate surge by federal agents.
Wilson announces departmental leadership decisions
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced her decisions on the leadership of several city departments on Wednesday.