From Amazon’s global online marketplace to the $15 minimum wage, Seattle has long been home to innovations that transform our lives, and policy innovations that ensure the benefits of new technologies are broadly shared. That’s a big part of why our companies lead the world, why our community and worker… [ Keep reading ]
Two weeks ago, the mayor announced her team would work to identify long-term policy approaches to data centers, including exploring a moratorium. She proceeded to instruct relevant City departments to develop a coordinated approach, with the aim of addressing substantial public policy concern about the potential impacts of data centers… [ Keep reading ]
“Shortly following my announcement of new investments in Seattle’s children and families today, we heard gunfire. No one was injured, but it was a stark reminder of a reality too many people in this city live with every day. We cannot let this become normal. We must invest in opportunity, and we must continue working to keep people safe. Today’s announcement was about making those necessary investments. And in the weeks ahead, I’ll share more about our comprehensive strategy to address gun violence and… [ Keep reading ]
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 announced major new investments in childcare, preschool, afterschool and summer programs, mentoring, tutoring, health care, school… [ Keep reading ]
The City and County launched a forensic evaluation into the KCRHA in August 2025 in response to ongoing operational and financial issues at the agency, including leadership turnover, delayed payments, State Auditor findings, unverified accounting of cash advances, persistent cash flow challenges, and overspending on administrative resources. The City of… [ Keep reading ]
“It is important to know that the City of Seattle has not authorized nor permitted any new data centers. However, the prospect of massive new data centers being built in Seattle has raised understandably intense public alarm. I share community concerns about environmental justice, economic resilience, and impacts of increased costs for Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE, WA — Today, Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced that Lake Washington Boulevard will open for Bicycle Weekends every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day. “Seattle summers are beautiful, and we should be able to enjoy them,” said Mayor Katie B. Wilson. “We’re opening Lake Washington Boulevard every weekend to make more… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Katie B. Wilson released the Summary Report of the 2025 City of Seattle | Tribal Nations Summit that occurred on September 16, 2025. The Tribal Nations Summit is the City’s bi-annual opportunity to identify actions and desired outcomes that uphold the sovereignty and treaty rights of federally recognized Tribes and to build partnerships,… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Wilson will host a community briefing on shelter expansion on Wednesday, April 8 at 6:00 PM in the Bertha Knight Landes Room at City Hall. Join for an evening bringing together community members and partners as the Mayor shares progress to date and outlines next steps as we continue… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE, WA — Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson announced the appointment of Randy Engstrom as the next Director of Seattle Center, one of the region’s most important civic and cultural gathering places. Engstrom brings decades of experience in arts, culture, and public policy, including serving as Director of the City… [ Keep reading ]
