Mayor Ed Murray launched the Summer of Opportunity and Safety, a City-led effort to expand summer programming for youth through grant-funded programs, Seattle Parks Department activities and youth jobs. These […]
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City of Seattle proposes $2.65M to streamline school start times, improve school traffic safety
Earlier today, Mayor Ed Murray announced that he will propose $2.3M in startup funding to help Seattle Public Schools students get more sleep and be better equipped for academic success. […]
Seattle’s minimum wage reaches $15 per hour for large employers
Seattle’s minimum wage increased to $15 per hour on January 1 for employees working for the largest businesses in the city. Mayor Ed Murray marked the increase this week, which […]
Mayor Murray to update SPD North Precinct Plan
Earlier this week, Mayor Ed Murray and Councilmembers Tim Burgess, Debora Juarez and Lorena González announced that the City will review the proposed new North Precinct facility, citing concerns around […]
City proposes reduction in speed limits to improve street safety
Mayor Ed Murray and Councilmembers Tim Burgess and Mike O’Brien have unveiled a proposal to enhance safety on Seattle’s streets by changing the speed limit on all residential streets from […]
Mayor Murray hires director of homelessness
Mayor Ed Murray announced on Tuesday that George Scarola will serve as the City’s first ever cabinet-level director of homelessness. Scarola will be responsible for leading the City’s homelessness efforts across […]
Mayor Murray proposes plan for more police officers
Last week, Mayor Ed Murray sent the Seattle City Council a proposed funding plan to finance the hiring of 200 new police officers and investments in the City’s 911 call center. […]
Mayor Murray seeks applicants for Landmark Preservation Board positions
Mayor Ed Murray is looking for four new members to serve on the Landmark Preservation Board in the following positions: Historian, Structural Engineer, Finance, and Real Estate. The 12-member Landmark […]
Greenwood business owners seek answers, explosion investigation results expected by end of summer
According to our news partners at Phinneywood.com, Greenwood business owners who were frustrated by the lack of information surrounding the cause of the March 9 explosion met with Mayor Ed Murray […]
Mayor seeks local architect for Ballard Ave Landmark District Board
Mayor Ed Murray announced today that applications are now open for a position on the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board. The opening is for a local architect who has a […]
Applications now open for Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program
The City’s Human Services Department (HSD) has opened this year’s application process for the 10th annual Summer Youth Employment Program. The Summer Youth Employment Program is a part of the […]
Mayor Murray to give live televised address on homelessness
Mayor Ed Murray will be giving a live televised address this evening on one of the most challenging issues facing our city: homelessness. As many readers are aware, the issue […]
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