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Mayor proposes gunshot detection pilot program
Mayor Ed Murray has heard from communities that the City must take new actions to improve response to shots fired in neighborhoods most impacted by gun violence, including the Central District and...
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Murray hires new Communications Director, head of Intergovernmental Relations
Benton Strong from the Center for American Progress in Washington, D.C. to relocate on August 1; mayoral staffer Chris Gregorich to become City’s new top lobbyist Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced two...
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Seattle, NYC Mayors Urge Expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
Seattle Mayor Edward Murray and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio are calling on Congress to expand the federal low-income housing tax credit, the country’s most successful housing program, by 50...
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Murray: Community involvement key to filling new civilian police oversight roles
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray had the following statement about the process to fill new civilian police oversight positions: “The reports that Pierce Murphy and Anne Levinson were shown the door are false....
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Mayor Murray responds to Dallas shootings
Today, Mayor Ed Murray delivered the following remarks in response to the Dallas shootings: For the second day in a row, I am speaking to you because our country is shaken. We were shaken just days ago...
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Mayor Murray announces planned usage of Myers Way property in Southwest Seattle
Following months of community input, Mayor Ed Murray today announced the planned usage for the Myers Way property in Southwest Seattle. “Thank you to those who shared their input on the future of the...
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Mayor Murray issues statement on passing of Ruth Woo
Mayor Ed Murray issued the following statement on the passing of longtime political and community advocate Ruth Woo: “Ruth Woo was a legend in the community, and I’ll always remember our many...
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Finalists announced for 2016 Mayor’s Arts Awards
This year 11 finalists have been selected for the 2016 Mayor’s Arts Awards. Finalists were selected from over 350 nominations and the winners will be announced at the Mayor’s Arts Award Ceremony on...
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City of Seattle awards $320,000 for digital equity
Mayor Ed Murray and the City Council today awarded 10 Seattle organizations a total of $320,000 in Technology Matching Funds from the City of Seattle. Council committee voted unanimously to approve the...
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Mayor unveils new strategic plan for City’s community centers
Investments to be included in Mayor’s 2017 proposed budget Today Mayor Ed Murray was joined by Seattle Parks and Recreation Director Jesús Aguirre and South Park community members to unveil a strategic...
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Seattle cooling shelter locations announced ahead of heat wave
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Seattle and surrounding areas from Tuesday afternoon through Friday night. The City of Seattle is preparing public spaces to be...
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