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City of Seattle Announces Rental Assistance Program to Prevent Homelessness

June 17, 2026

As part of Mayor Katie Wilson’s affordability agenda, the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) today announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for homelessness prevention services. This RFP makes rental assistance easier to access, increasing the likelihood that more of our neighbors can stay housed. “When residents are able to remain in their homes and communities, we reduce the risk of homelessness before it occurs,” says Mayor Katie B. Wilson. “This investment will promote housing stability and help Seattle residents remain in the neighborhoods they call home.”

Mayor’s Statement on 12th & Jackson and North Beacon Hill

June 17, 2026

We’re taking a new approach to 12th & Jackson. Community groups and business owners in the Little Saigon neighborhood have been struggling for years with chronic safety issues near 12th & Jackson and now North Beacon Hill. The community has worked together to do what they can, but city leaders have failed to act with the necessary focus and determination to sustain a meaningful change in everyday conditions. We must disrupt the drug dealing, public disorder, and other illegal activity that has destabilized this community.

Filed Under: Public Safety

Mayor’s Statement on Recent North Aurora Outreach Efforts

June 16, 2026

This weekend, Seattle Police Department led a coalition of public safety partners and service providers in coordinated outreach efforts focused on survivor support, voluntary service connections, and accountability for those responsible for trafficking and exploitation. The effort followed a commitment by Mayor Wilson, Chief Shon Barnes, City Attorney Erika Evans, and City Council members to address trafficking and exploitation along the North… [ Keep reading ]

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Statement on How Seattle’s Anti-Discrimination Laws Protect Your Speech and Expression

June 15, 2026

Mayor Katie Wilson and City Attorney Erika Evans issued the following statement today:  In recent weeks, the City has received questions about whether fans may peacefully express political, cultural, or personal viewpoints while attending World Cup events. We want to be clear about the rights and protections afforded under Seattle law. Seattle is… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Wilson Addresses “Unacceptable” Situation on Aurora

June 12, 2026

Today, Mayor Katie Wilson appeared with city leaders to address concerns about crime on Aurora Avenue and gave the following remarks: Good morning. I want to start by thanking the residents, families, business owners, councilmembers, and community leaders who are here today. I also want to thank CMs Juarez, Hollingsworth, and Kettle, City Attorney Erika Evans, and… [ Keep reading ]

$1.3B Education Levy Plan Heads to City Council: Here’s What It Would Do for Families 

June 11, 2026

Earlier this year, Mayor Katie Wilson joined families, teachers, and community partners to share investment priorities for the 2025 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy, which voters overwhelmingly passed last November. Those priorities are now outlined in detail in the draft FEPP Levy Implementation and Evaluation Plan (the Plan), which… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Wilson’s Statement on FIFA World Cup Safety

June 5, 2026

Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson released the following statement on FIFA World Cup safety: “Earlier this week, I received an updated briefing from the Seattle Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation on the current global and local threat environment. The breadth and depth of intelligence gathering that informed the briefing identified general but… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle and Port of Seattle Celebrate Elliott Bay Connections (EBC), Visionary Public-Private Partnership to Connect and Revitalize Parks on the Elliott Bay Waterfront

June 5, 2026

Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks re-open to public with new plantings and improvements funded entirely by private philanthropy New greenway connecting Waterfront Park to Olympic Sculpture Park constructed by EBC opened to the public April 21 Ribbon cutting marks 50 acres of free parks and public space connectedfor three and half miles on Elliott Bay shoreline in heart of Seattle Yesterday, Mayor Katie B. Wilson joined Port of Seattle Commission Secretary Sam Cho, philanthropist Melinda French Gates, Chairman… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle, SeattleFWC26 Partner to Provide Local Youth Access to FIFA World Cup Matches

June 3, 2026

Initiative prioritizes youth access and community inclusion during FIFA World Cup 2026™   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 community leaders, announced a landmark initiative that will send over 1,400 youth and their caregivers from across our region to FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches in… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Education and Youth

Mayor Katie B. Wilson releases Seattle Transit Measure renewal 

June 3, 2026

New proposal will boost transit service with 100,000 more trips a year and double the number of free ORCA passes. Mayor Katie B. Wilson unveiled her latest effort today to increase transit service for Seattleites with a renewal of the Seattle Transit Measure. If approved by the City Council and voters, the measure would fund 280,000 King County Metro bus trips a year and 22,000 free ORCA transit passes for qualified lower-income residents over the next ten years.   “The Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

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