Mayor Harrell lays out immediate and long-term priorities for Seattle’s future including Downtown Activation Plan, public safety framework, homelessness and housing solutions, transportation and climate action 

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered the 2023 State of the City Address. Speaking in the shadow of the Space Needle from Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center, Mayor Harrell laid out his One Seattle vision for the future of the city. Detailing actions being taken to address immediate issues like Downtown activation, public safety, and homelessness, the mayor also highlighted ambitious efforts, bold ideas, and long-term plans to create the safe, welcoming, and thriving Seattle of the future.  

READ REMARKS AS PREPARED: Seattle: The City of the Future We’re Building Today 

WATCH: Mayor Harrell Delivers the State of the City 2023 

“Since taking office, our focus has been on the core City government services. These are the services the people of Seattle rely on every day, and those efforts must continue,” said Mayor Harrell. “As we work to make Seattle safe for everyone, address homelessness, revitalize Downtown, and build a healthy city for all, we recognize the future Seattle is the one that we’re building today. Once again, we must embrace the boldness and innovation that our city is renowned for, turn policy into progress, and unite to build One Seattle together.” 

A summary year-end report detailing the Harrell administration’s work in 2022 is available here: Building One Seattle: Mayor Bruce Harrell, Year One – 2022. 

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