The theme of the 2025 State of Downtown was “path to progress,” a nod to the growth and development of Seattle’s economic core, while looking ahead to a year in which the city will jump into the worldwide spotlight. “We have great momentum in our downtown and so many great assets to work with,” said … Continued

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s proposal last week to make the 117-year-old market “one of the greatest pedestrian experiences in the country” where people “do not have to worry about vehicle traffic” is something Kim believes is good for the historical maze of fishmongers, produce vendors and crafters. “People only,” Kim said. “The people’s market.” Full … Continued

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell projected cautious optimism for the city’s trajectory and defiance toward threats from President Donald Trump — while also promising to work toward a traffic-free Pike Place Market. Harrell’s speech touched on transportation, public safety, housing and the environment. He promised to speed up construction of new homes and Sound Transit light … Continued

Harrell said in his speech that his top priority as mayor has been improving public safety. According to the King County Prosecutor’s Office, gun violence trended downward in Seattle last year, the first time it’s happened since 2018. The mayor noted that the Seattle Police Department’s (SPD) applications, recruitment, and retention are on the rise. … Continued

“Day by day, we have worked together to get our city back on the right track – restoring parks, reducing the crime rate, and getting Downtown bustling again,” said Harrell. “I think there’s a different mood in this city – a renewed spark, belief and optimism that we are on the right trajectory.” Full article … Continued

Mayor Harrell will issue an Executive Order this week to support faster delivery of light rail expansion to West Seattle and Ballard. The mayor will propose legislation that could speed up delivery by more than a year and the City will create the Office of Waterfront, Civic Projects & Sound Transit, which will orchestrate up … Continued

Building on public safety solutions, a more than 80% decrease in tent encampments, and historic affordable housing investments, Harrell would be Seattle’s first mayor elected to a second term in two decades. Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell registered his re-election campaign with the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission, noting his intent to seek re-election. … Continued