Seattle Leaders Eye JumpStart Housing Funds to Close $230 Million Budget Hole
Mayor Harrell and the city council are contemplating budget cuts and raiding JumpStart payroll tax revenue to address a $230 million budget deficit. But nonprofit leaders are warning of the impact of reducing affordable housing funding.
$230 Million Deficit Hangs Over Annual Harrell Speech
In his state of the city speech Tuesday, Harrell eschewed new taxes and promised yet-to-be identified budget cuts. He pledged a long-delayed draft of the Seattle Comprehensive Plan and an incentive package for office-to-housing conversions will be released in March.
Harrell’s 2024 Budget Leaves Big Questions on Safety and Looming Shortfall
Durable solutions to police accountability, public safety, drug treatment, and homelessness all remain elusive and vaguely defined.
On Tuesday, Mayor Bruce Harrell released his 2024...
Is Harrell Drifting to the Right Amidst Deputy Mayor Shakeup?
Mayor promotes Burgess to deputy mayor following Monisha Harrell's departure.
Mayor Bruce Harrell is parting ways with Senior Deputy Mayor Monisha Harrell, the Seattle Times...
Downtown Recovery Takes Center Stage in Harrell Speech Light on Details
The mayor has coined splashy acronyms from DAP to CARE, but the programs themselves are lagging behind.
Mayor Bruce Harrell titled his state of the...
Harrell Pledges SPD Staffing Surge in State of City Speech
The Mayor asked for budget cuts from other city departments to close an anticipated $150 million funding gap next year.
Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered his...
Harrell Pledges Bold Agenda in Inaugural Speech
Styling himself a progressive rather than a moderate, Mayor Bruce Harrell promised to enact a bold agenda and pledged to listen and work with...
Durkan Leaves Behind a Mess After Four Rudderless Years
Today is Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan's final day in office and attention is turning to her legacy as she passes the baton to her...