Introducing new “Predictive Policing” software
Mayor Mike McGinn and Police Chief John Diaz announced today that new “Predictive Policing” software has been deployed in the East and Southwest Precincts. The software was designed by the University...
View ArticleCity investigating allegations of improper payment of wages to construction...
The City of Seattle is investigating allegations of improper payment and treatment of workers at affordable housing construction projects that have received City funding. The Seattle Police Department...
View ArticlePlease join us for Financial Fitness Day 2013
Want to get your finances in shape? Join us this Saturday for a free Financial Fitness Day where you can: Have your tax return prepared (individual, small business & microenterprise) Print a free...
View ArticleMayor announces availability of child care assistance
Mayor Mike McGinn today announced the availability of assistance for high-quality child care from the City of Seattle for low- or moderate-income parents who are working or enrolled in job training....
View ArticleJoin us to fight global poverty
The City of Seattle and the Seattle International Foundation (SIF) are partnering to educate and mobilize local residents to support Seattle’s thriving global development sector, by participating in...
View ArticleNew coalition of regional leaders formed to oppose coal exports
Leaders of city governments and tribal nations across the Pacific Northwest today announced the formation of a new coalition to oppose coal trains and coal exports. The Leadership Alliance Against Coal...
View ArticleCity to make road safety improvements near Seattle schools
Mayor McGinn today announced details of a new School Road Safety Initiative. First announced in McGinn’s State of the City address in February 2013, the School Road Safety Initiative will analyze...
View ArticleMayor announces changes to SPD recruitment policy
Mayor Mike McGinn today announced that as part of SPD 20/20: A Vision for the Future, new recruitment policies and outreach strategies have been adopted to encourage more diversity among Seattle Police...
View ArticleMayor announces $500,000 investment in arts education
Today the Mayor announced that the city of Seattle will deepen their partnership with the school district to invest in arts education. Former Youngstown student Sammy Tekle speaks about the importance...
View ArticleCity Hall flagpole to fly Pride Flag on June 1st
Mayor Mike McGinn announced today that the Pride Flag will be flown on the City Hall flagpole for the first time on June 1st, to celebrate the beginning of Gay Pride month at a 3:30 pm event at Seattle...
View ArticleMayor, School Superintendent announce new Families and Education Levy Awards
Mayor Mike McGinn, Seattle Public Schools Superintendent José Banda, Beacon Hill International School Principal Kelly Aramaki, community leaders and local students and parents gathered at Beacon Hill...
View ArticleMayor submits legislation on workplace discrimination
Today Mayor Mike McGinn submitted legislation to the City Council that would give authority to the City’s Office for Civil Rights to investigate claims of discrimination relating to religious...
View ArticleAnnouncing new Families and Education Levy award for dental health
Mayor Mike McGinn, Odessa Brown Clinical Director Dr. Ben Danielson, Neighborcare Health Dental Director Dr. Martin Lieberman, Seattle Public School staff and staff of Public Health Seattle/King County...
View ArticleCity asking consultants to work directly with local ethnic media outlets
Consultant contracting process to request ethnic media plan as part of strategy for community outreach and City communications Mayor Mike McGinn announced today a new approach to increase inclusive...
View ArticleNew bilingual street name signs unveiled in the Chinatown-International District
Today Mayor Mike McGinn and Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA) board member Tuck Eng unveiled the first of several bilingual street name signs at Dragon Fest, the...
View ArticleLaunching a Gender Justice Initiative
Though much progress has been made toward gender justice since women fought for the right to vote nearly 100 years ago, we have a lot of work ahead of us on the road to true gender equity. A recent...
View ArticleMayor announces new training program for police sergeants and commanders
Today Mayor Mike McGinn and Interim Police Chief Jim Pugel announced the completion of two initiatives of SPD: 20/20 – A Vision for the Future. Initiatives number six and seven call for new leadership...
View ArticleLetter in support of County Ordinance 2013-0285 to protect immigrants and...
Yesterday I sent a letter co-authored by the City Attorney and the Seattle City Council to the King County Council on the subject of County Ordinance 2013-0285. The ordinance addresses the federal...
View ArticleMayor announces support for young immigrants eligible for work authorizations
Today Mayor McGinn announced new City efforts to support young people eligible for work authorizations through the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) policy launched by President...
View ArticleMayor announces new college course to recruit and prepare applicants for the...
Today Mayor Mike McGinn and Seattle Central Community College president Dr. Paul T. Killpatrick announced a new partnership between the Seattle Police Department and Seattle Central Community College...
View ArticleMayor announces Families and Education Levy awards for preschool
Today, Mayor Mike McGinn announced the award of approximately $470,000 in funding from the 2011 Families and Education Levy for investments in early learning at three Seattle preschools as part of the...
View ArticleWhen banking with public dollars, let’s hold ourselves to a higher standard
In the wake of a financial crisis that cost hundreds of millions of Americans their homes and livelihoods, many consumers have taken a close look at the values of the financial institutions that...
View ArticleCommemorating the 1963 March on Washington
On August 28, 1963, hundreds of thousands of Americans stood together on the National Mall in Washington D.C. to demand that all people be given justice and equality in jobs and pay, in businesses...
View ArticleCity to provide free drop-in activities at community centers for some Seattle...
The City of Seattle today announced it will open and staff drop-in activities at 20 designated community centers for Seattle Public Schools students on free and reduced lunch from Kindergarten to 8th...
View ArticleGood news for LGBTQ City employees
Last week the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that all same-sex married couples will receive equal treatment under the tax code, regardless of whether...
View ArticleNew initiatives to support immigrant communities
Today Mayor Mike McGinn announced several new efforts to support immigrant and refugee communities in Seattle, including the creation of an Immigrant Voting Rights Taskforce. The taskforce, comprised...
View ArticleMayor announces new investment in Gender Justice Initiative
Today Mayor Mike McGinn announced a $1.5 million reserve to fund future recommendations made by the Gender Equity in Pay Taskforce and help equalize the City of Seattle’s gender pay deficit. “Gender...
View ArticleMayor announces funding to support Center City Initiative
The Center City Initiative has brought together residents, business owners, social service providers, advocates and multiple agency representatives to develop a balanced, compassionate and effective...
View ArticleMayor outlines plan to bring Preschool for All to Seattle
Today Mayor McGinn announced funding for the next steps to develop Preschool for All in Seattle, following through on his commitment first announced in January. The 2014 Proposed Budget also includes...
View ArticleSupported Employment program wins Governor’s “Employer of the Year” award
Word is spreading about the City of Seattle’s innovative and effective Supportive Employment program, which employs 80 people with developmental disabilities working across 17 different City...
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