Unlike his opponent, Harrell does not intend to cut the police budget. Rather, he plans on pushing reform within the police department by retraining officers and hiring social workers and other personnel to respond to situations where armed officers are not needed.
Join us virtually this morning to watch my inauguration and hear my vision for Seattle’s future. And, follow my new account @MayorofSeattle for updates from the Mayor’s Office.
Happy New Year! Today, I officially enter office with optimism and excitement. Even in these challenging times, I am energized by what we can achieve for Seattle and each other by working together and leading with our shared values.
Onward – to a new year and to a new direction.
AAPIs were elected to lead major American cities. Michelle Wu was elected Mayor of Boston, Aftab Pureval in Cincinnati, and Bruce Harrell in Seattle. Many more elected across state and local offices signifying a new generation stepping up. 3/14 https://t.co/UNgU3fPBoK
Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell is building a strong, diverse and committed team to serve Seattle. Congratulations to all the new leaders. We are taking all steps to ensure a smooth transition so they are ready to go on January 1.
Harrell, who was elected in November and will be mayor effective Saturday, announced a second wave of senior leadership appointments in a news ...
Seattle mayor-elect @bruceforseattle (JALD, '16) was honored with an AAPI Unity reception on December 10. We at the Council congratulate him on his historic accomplishments!
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas from the entire Harrell family! Here’s to a joyful day filled with love, friends, family, and celebration of one another and the holiday spirit that brings us all together. 🎄
