Mayor Bruce Harrell
@mayorofseattle.bsky.social
Official account of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, the Seattle Mayor's Office, and staff. View the City’s digital policies at http://seattle.gov/digital.
This job does not belong to one person, it certainly didn’t belong to me. I simply borrowed the title of the mayor to enjoy a wonderful opportunity to serve the people. And it’s been my absolute honor to serve in this role. Thank you for helping me build One Seattle, together.
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This job does not belong to one person, it certainly didn’t belong to me. I simply borrowed the title of the mayor to enjoy a wonderful opportunity to serve the people. And it’s been my absolute honor to serve in this role. Thank you for helping me build One Seattle, together.
This #VeteransDay, Seattle is honoring the brave men and women who have served our nation with courage and dedication. Our country is forever grateful for your sacrifices and commitment to protect our freedoms.
November 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
This #VeteransDay, Seattle is honoring the brave men and women who have served our nation with courage and dedication. Our country is forever grateful for your sacrifices and commitment to protect our freedoms.
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New traffic signals at NW 51st St and 15th Ave NW in Ballard were activated this morning, creating a new connection across 15th Ave NW for people walking, biking, and rolling to & from Ballard's Brewery District and its historic downtown.
November 3, 2025 at 11:39 PM
New traffic signals at NW 51st St and 15th Ave NW in Ballard were activated this morning, creating a new connection across 15th Ave NW for people walking, biking, and rolling to & from Ballard's Brewery District and its historic downtown.
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It’s official: the 15th Ave W/NW & Ballard Bridge Paving & Safety Project is now complete. This project was funded by the voter-approved 2015 Levy to Move Seattle and Seattle Transit Measure. Thank you, Seattle!
November 5, 2025 at 10:57 PM
It’s official: the 15th Ave W/NW & Ballard Bridge Paving & Safety Project is now complete. This project was funded by the voter-approved 2015 Levy to Move Seattle and Seattle Transit Measure. Thank you, Seattle!
We’re thrilled to welcome the Seattle Torrent @pwhltorrent.bsky.social to our city and look forward to cheering them on this season! 🌊🏒https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/other-sports/pwhl-seattle-announces-it-will-play-as-the-seattle-torrent/
November 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome the Seattle Torrent @pwhltorrent.bsky.social to our city and look forward to cheering them on this season! 🌊🏒https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/other-sports/pwhl-seattle-announces-it-will-play-as-the-seattle-torrent/
Seattle was honored to host the Cascadia Innovation Corridor Conference, bringing together leaders from the U.S. and Canada to advance a shared vision for a more connected, innovative, and resilient region.
November 5, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Seattle was honored to host the Cascadia Innovation Corridor Conference, bringing together leaders from the U.S. and Canada to advance a shared vision for a more connected, innovative, and resilient region.
We’re taking a major step forward in reimagining public safety. With a new agreement, the CARE Department will expand as a civilian alternative for many 911 calls—ensuring the right response at the right time. Together, we’re building a safer, stronger Seattle. www.seattletimes.com/opinion/edit...
Expanding civilian crisis response to 911 is a big win for Mayor Harrell | Editorial
The agreement to expand Seattle's civilian public safety department is an impressive accomplishment that shows dogged leadership and a commitment to reform.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We’re taking a major step forward in reimagining public safety. With a new agreement, the CARE Department will expand as a civilian alternative for many 911 calls—ensuring the right response at the right time. Together, we’re building a safer, stronger Seattle. www.seattletimes.com/opinion/edit...
Seattle’s Priority Hire program has expanded access to family-wage careers in construction for underserved communities. We remain committed to building a city where everyone – regardless of their zip code or background – can access job opportunities and thrive. harrell.seattle.gov/2025/10/15/m...
November 3, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Seattle’s Priority Hire program has expanded access to family-wage careers in construction for underserved communities. We remain committed to building a city where everyone – regardless of their zip code or background – can access job opportunities and thrive. harrell.seattle.gov/2025/10/15/m...
Seattle is providing $8 million in emergency food assistance to support local food banks and meal services during the federal SNAP funding uncertainty. Find resources for those in need and ways to help for those who can: seattle.gov/food-assistance
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As of October 31, there is still significant uncertainty about funding for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the federal government shutdown. The City of Seattle is r...
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November 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Seattle is providing $8 million in emergency food assistance to support local food banks and meal services during the federal SNAP funding uncertainty. Find resources for those in need and ways to help for those who can: seattle.gov/food-assistance
I joined @jayapal.house.gov at our City of Seattle resource fair to support federal workers impacted by the Republican shutdown — connecting people with food and resources. While the Trump administration abandons its responsibility to keep families fed, Seattle is stepping up.
November 1, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I joined @jayapal.house.gov at our City of Seattle resource fair to support federal workers impacted by the Republican shutdown — connecting people with food and resources. While the Trump administration abandons its responsibility to keep families fed, Seattle is stepping up.
Honored to join the Manufacturing Maritime Industrial Association to celebrate Seattle’s maritime, manufacturing, logistics, and industrial sectors. These industries drive growth, innovation, and opportunity, and is essential to a strong, resilient economy for our city.
October 31, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Honored to join the Manufacturing Maritime Industrial Association to celebrate Seattle’s maritime, manufacturing, logistics, and industrial sectors. These industries drive growth, innovation, and opportunity, and is essential to a strong, resilient economy for our city.
Happy #Halloween, Seattle! 🎃 As families and trick-or-treaters fill our neighborhoods tonight, please remember to drive slowly, stay alert, and look out for one another. Let’s make this a fun, festive, and safe evening for everyone!
October 31, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Happy #Halloween, Seattle! 🎃 As families and trick-or-treaters fill our neighborhoods tonight, please remember to drive slowly, stay alert, and look out for one another. Let’s make this a fun, festive, and safe evening for everyone!
Excited to join community members to celebrate the opening of a new City-owned tree nursery in Crown Hill! With space for 1,000 trees annually, this is a key milestone in building a greener, healthier, and more sustainable Seattle for generations. harrell.seattle.gov/2025/10/30/m...
October 30, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Excited to join community members to celebrate the opening of a new City-owned tree nursery in Crown Hill! With space for 1,000 trees annually, this is a key milestone in building a greener, healthier, and more sustainable Seattle for generations. harrell.seattle.gov/2025/10/30/m...
Federal law enforcement officials operating in Seattle are not above our laws. The Trump administration’s use of masked, unidentified agents to enforce their inhumane deportation agenda erodes accountability and spreads fear in our communities. harrell.seattle.gov/2025/10/29/m...
Mayor Harrell Advances Legislation to Ban Trump’s Obstructive Face Coverings for Law Enforcement - Office of the Mayor
New ordinance will also require officers to clearly display badges or emblems of agency, increasing transparency and accountability Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell proposed a new ordinance to pro...
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October 29, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Federal law enforcement officials operating in Seattle are not above our laws. The Trump administration’s use of masked, unidentified agents to enforce their inhumane deportation agenda erodes accountability and spreads fear in our communities. harrell.seattle.gov/2025/10/29/m...
Join us for the One Seattle Graffiti Plan Paint Jam with Sire!
🗓️ Nov 1 & 2, 2025
⏰ 10AM-6PM
📍 Sturgus Park (904 Sturgus Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98144)
All ages, all skill levels, and everyone welcome! Let’s paint the FUTURE together in a safe, fun, and inspiring space.
🗓️ Nov 1 & 2, 2025
⏰ 10AM-6PM
📍 Sturgus Park (904 Sturgus Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98144)
All ages, all skill levels, and everyone welcome! Let’s paint the FUTURE together in a safe, fun, and inspiring space.
October 29, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Join us for the One Seattle Graffiti Plan Paint Jam with Sire!
🗓️ Nov 1 & 2, 2025
⏰ 10AM-6PM
📍 Sturgus Park (904 Sturgus Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98144)
All ages, all skill levels, and everyone welcome! Let’s paint the FUTURE together in a safe, fun, and inspiring space.
🗓️ Nov 1 & 2, 2025
⏰ 10AM-6PM
📍 Sturgus Park (904 Sturgus Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98144)
All ages, all skill levels, and everyone welcome! Let’s paint the FUTURE together in a safe, fun, and inspiring space.
Seattle stands firm in protecting local control, safety, and trust. Fear and intimidation have no place in governance. I signed two EOs — ensuring transparency in federal immigration enforcement & preserving local control of our law enforcement resources. stateline.org/2025/10/22/t...
Trump’s National Guard deployments raise worries about state sovereignty • Stateline
As President Donald Trump prepares to send out-of-state National Guard members to Chicago and in Portland, Oregon, other cities are bracing for the arrival of troops in anticipation that the deploymen...
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October 28, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Seattle stands firm in protecting local control, safety, and trust. Fear and intimidation have no place in governance. I signed two EOs — ensuring transparency in federal immigration enforcement & preserving local control of our law enforcement resources. stateline.org/2025/10/22/t...
I am proud to share that @seattlepolicedept.bsky.social is on track to hire more than 150 new officers in 2025, marking our strongest recruitment year yet. Restoring staffing means stronger neighborhood presence and better investigations. spdblotter.seattle.gov/2025/10/27/t...
The Seattle Police Department on Track to Hire More Than 150 New Officers in 2025 - SPD Blotter
SEATTLE – Mayor Bruce Harrell and Police Chief Shon Barnes today celebrated a major police recruitment milestone – the Seattle Police Department (SPD) is on track to hire its 150th officer in 2025 in ...
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October 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I am proud to share that @seattlepolicedept.bsky.social is on track to hire more than 150 new officers in 2025, marking our strongest recruitment year yet. Restoring staffing means stronger neighborhood presence and better investigations. spdblotter.seattle.gov/2025/10/27/t...
Honored to join FamilyWorks last Friday for the groundbreaking of their Wallingford Food Bank renovation! This expanded space will help ensure thousands of families have access to nutritious, culturally relevant food and vital support services.
October 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Honored to join FamilyWorks last Friday for the groundbreaking of their Wallingford Food Bank renovation! This expanded space will help ensure thousands of families have access to nutritious, culturally relevant food and vital support services.
It was meaningful to join community members, educators, and leaders at the Hope Over Hate Summit, hosted by ADL PNW and the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle last weekend. Together, we’re working to confront hate, strengthen understanding, and build a city where everyone feels safe and respected.
October 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
It was meaningful to join community members, educators, and leaders at the Hope Over Hate Summit, hosted by ADL PNW and the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle last weekend. Together, we’re working to confront hate, strengthen understanding, and build a city where everyone feels safe and respected.
Congratulations to the Chinese Information and Services Center on the relocation and expansion of their bilingual Mandarin-English preschool in the CID. Dual language programs build stronger connections across generations and cultures in Seattle. iexaminer.org/ciscs-expand...
CISC's expanded bilingual Mandarin English preschool relocates to the Chinatown-ID - International Examiner
Editor’s Note: Years listed for student enrollment numbers were previously incorrect and have since been corrected. As students head back for the 2025-26 school year, 37 students at the Chinese Inform...
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October 25, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Congratulations to the Chinese Information and Services Center on the relocation and expansion of their bilingual Mandarin-English preschool in the CID. Dual language programs build stronger connections across generations and cultures in Seattle. iexaminer.org/ciscs-expand...
This morning at the Women in Leadership Breakfast, I was proud to proclaim October as Women in Sports Month in Seattle, celebrating the athletes, coaches, and leaders whose talent, dedication, and leadership are shaping the future of sports in our city!
October 24, 2025 at 11:52 PM
This morning at the Women in Leadership Breakfast, I was proud to proclaim October as Women in Sports Month in Seattle, celebrating the athletes, coaches, and leaders whose talent, dedication, and leadership are shaping the future of sports in our city!
We’re reimagining Aurora Avenue North through the Northern Lights Initiative. The community deserves a neighborhood that inspires them, with a built environment and an energy to match. Learn more: seattle.gov/mayor/one-se...
Northern Lights Initiative - Mayor | seattle.gov
A collaborative effort to transform Aurora Ave. North into a vibrant, inclusive corridor that fosters community, opportunity, and resilience.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:04 PM
We’re reimagining Aurora Avenue North through the Northern Lights Initiative. The community deserves a neighborhood that inspires them, with a built environment and an energy to match. Learn more: seattle.gov/mayor/one-se...
Proud to join community members and leaders at Diamond Bay Restaurant last weekend to help bring the Bruce Lee statue to life in Hing Hay Park — honoring a legend whose legacy continues to inspire Seattle.
October 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Proud to join community members and leaders at Diamond Bay Restaurant last weekend to help bring the Bruce Lee statue to life in Hing Hay Park — honoring a legend whose legacy continues to inspire Seattle.
Seattle is honored to host the 111-year-old Norwegian tall ship, Statsraad Lehmkuhl, now docked at Pier 66 as part of the #OneOcean Expedition. This highlights the importance of ocean sustainability. Visit this historic vessel before it departs on Monday!
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111-year-old Norwegian tall ship visits Seattle
The 111-year-old Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl docked in Seattle on Wednesday. It will be here until Oct. 27 on its One Ocean Expedition to 27 ports.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Seattle is honored to host the 111-year-old Norwegian tall ship, Statsraad Lehmkuhl, now docked at Pier 66 as part of the #OneOcean Expedition. This highlights the importance of ocean sustainability. Visit this historic vessel before it departs on Monday!
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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I joined OSE to announce $4.68M in grants to help 17 awardees cut emissions through upgrades and design. Buildings are one of the largest sources of pollution in Seattle, and our city is committed to supporting community-serving buildings with emissions reduction. harrell.seattle.gov/2025/10/21/c...
October 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I joined OSE to announce $4.68M in grants to help 17 awardees cut emissions through upgrades and design. Buildings are one of the largest sources of pollution in Seattle, and our city is committed to supporting community-serving buildings with emissions reduction. harrell.seattle.gov/2025/10/21/c...