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Fresh Bucks program extended through end of the year
Today we announced that the Fresh Bucks program, which helps low-income residents get extra funds for fresh produce, has been extended through December 31, 2012. Fresh Bucks stretches the value of...
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Coal trains would significantly increase delays at railroad crossings
An increase in coal trains running through Seattle would increase delays at railroad crossings by between one and three hours per day by 2026, according to a Parametrix study commissioned by the...
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Traffic safety cameras in school zones will help keep kids safe
The City of Seattle is implementing a program to help curb dangerous speeding in school zones, reduce collisions and enhance the safety of children and pedestrians. Captain Richard Belshay speaks to...
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Engaging the public to develop a strong Climate Action Plan
Yesterday I received the recommendations of the Green Ribbon Commission, outlining a plan for making Seattle carbon neutral by 2050. These 26 community, environmental and business leaders have worked...
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Mayor to commission study on local economic impacts of proposed coal train...
Mayor McGinn today announced that the City of Seattle will soon commission a study on the local economic impacts resulting from 18 coal trains passing through Seattle each day. McGinn has previously...
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An update on fossil fuel divestment
On November 7 members of Seattle’s Green Ribbon Commission joined Bill McKibben of 350.org in my office for a roundtable discussion on climate change. The Green Ribbon Commission has been preparing...
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State of the City speech focuses on recovering local economy, plans for the...
Mayor McGinn today delivered his 2013 State of the City address in Seattle City Council Chambers. He detailed indicators of a recovering local economy, building great neighborhoods, new efforts to...
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Setting a new goal for Seattle’s stormwater management
Mayor McGinn today announced a new goal for managing Seattle’s stormwater runoff by detailing a new effort where polluted runoff will be increasingly managed using natural drainage systems rather than...
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Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day
Local Irish Pub Mulleady’s recently signed up to receive an energy upgrade through the City’s energy efficiency upgrade program, Community Power Works. Magnolia business owner Travis Stanley Jones runs...
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Digging deep for sustainability
Last week Mayor McGinn joined gardening expert Ciscoe Morris to kick off the Seattle Big Dig. 30 Big Dig contestants dug through a mountain of compost searching for more than $1,000 in buried prizes....
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New coalition of regional leaders formed to oppose coal exports
Leaders of city governments and tribal nations across the Pacific Northwest today announced the formation of a new coalition to oppose coal trains and coal exports. The Leadership Alliance Against Coal...
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City to make road safety improvements near Seattle schools
Mayor McGinn today announced details of a new School Road Safety Initiative. First announced in McGinn’s State of the City address in February 2013, the School Road Safety Initiative will analyze...
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Building a great neighborhood in South Lake Union
Today Seattle has taken an important step toward sustainable, environmentally friendly economic growth. The City Council, after thoughtful deliberation, has adopted our proposal to rezone the South...
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Mayor Mike McGinn announces ‘million gallon challenge’
Mayor Mike McGinn announced today that he has directed City departments to build on earlier “green fleet” efforts to meet the challenge of cutting the City’s annual use of petroleum-based fuels by 1...
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40 elected leaders have joined Leadership Alliance Against Coal
The Leadership Alliance Against Coal now has 40 members representing cities, counties and tribes from across Washington and Oregon. We have all agreed that the proposal to export coal from Western...
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Mayor and City Librarian launch “Books on Bikes” program
Mayor Mike McGinn and librarians from The Seattle Public Library are launching a pilot program, Books on Bikes, to bring Library services to popular community events via bike this summer. Mayor McGinn...
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Community celebrates expansion of Smith Cove Park
With Mount Rainier and Downtown Seattle as their backdrop, residents of Magnolia, Interbay, and Queen Anne joined representatives of King County, the city of Seattle, and the Port of Seattle in...
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Center City streetcar plans move forward
Mayor Mike McGinn announced today that a streetcar has been selected as the preferred mode for a Center City Connector, and that two potential alignments have been selected for further study: 1st...
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Mayor announces more locations for School Zone Speed Cameras
Today Mayor Mike McGinn announced five new locations for future school zone speed cameras at locations across Seattle. The existing school zone cameras have led to a combined 16 percent reduction in...
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Linden Avenue North Complete Street Project opens to public
Today Mayor Mike McGinn, City Councilmembers, community advocates, neighborhood businesses and families celebrated the completion of the award winning Linden Avenue North Complete Streets Project,...
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