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Mayoral Statement in Support of the Immigrant Community

To all of our immigrant neighbors: you belong in Seattle, and this is your city. Our values are clear: dignity, safety, and inclusion for every resident. In recent days, many of you have shared ...
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Mayor Wilson Announces New Approach to Reducing Gun Violence

A comprehensive, evidence-based plan to deliver results and save lives. Seattle –Gun violence takes lives, traumatizes neighborhoods, and demands a serious, coordinated response. Mayor Katie B. Wilson ...
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Mayor Wilson Releases 2027-2028 Proposed Budget, Prioritizing Stability, Safety, and Affordability

Balanced budget protects essential services, expands shelter and food access, and invests in public safety, while making disciplined decisions to close an inherited structural deficit Seattle — A city ...
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Mayor Wilson announces major new investments to make Seattle a better and more affordable place to raise a family

Seattle Preschool Program goes all day and all year; universal free school meals; free mental health care for all teens and young adults; pathways to good jobs; and more TODAY, Mayor Katie B. Wilson ...
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Mayor Wilson Takes Action to Build a More Resilient Seattle Economy

Executive action and a new independent assessment chart Seattle’s course to retain businesses and workers, diversify its economy, and create room for firms of every size to thrive. Seattle – Seattle’s ...
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Mayor Wilson’s Statement on Recent Belltown Violence

“What happened in Belltown this weekend is tragic and unacceptable. Three young people lost their lives, three others were seriously hurt, and countless neighbors were shaken awake by gunshots, street ...
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Mayor Wilson Partners with Local Leaders to Strengthen Seattle’s Economy

New task force brings together business, labor and key industries to remove barriers to growth, foster collaboration and expand economic opportunity. Seattle – A strong Seattle economy depends on ...
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Mayor Wilson Announces Executive Orders to Accelerate Shelter and Improve Transit

Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced two executive orders at her transition team meeting this morning: one which will accelerate the expansion of emergency shelter and affordable housing, and other which ...
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City of Seattle, SeattleFWC26 Partner to Provide Local Youth Access to FIFA World Cup Matches

Today, Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson, in partnership with the Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026™ Local Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) and the generosity of Seattle sports teams, businesses, and ...
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Mayor Wilson and Seattle Social Housing Developer Celebrate Key Council Vote to Fund Permanently Affordable and Publicly Owned Housing

SEATTLE – Today, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved the Interlocal Agreement between City of Seattle and the Seattle Social Housing Developer (SSHD), which will transfer approximately $115 ...
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Mayor Wilson Launches Seattle Renter’s Survey

Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced the launch of Seattle Renter’s Survey, a key step in addressing affordable rental housing. In a video statement, Mayor Wilson said that while her administration works ...