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Seattle Allocates Up To $8 Million In Emergency Food Aid Amid SNAP Uncertainty
Seattle is providing up to $8 million in emergency food assistance to local food banks and meal services due to uncertainty in federal SNAP funding, ensuring that no family goes hungry.
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Seattle Hosts Resource Fair To Support Federal Workers During Shutdown
The City of Seattle is hosting a Federal Workers Resource Fair on October 30th to provide assistance to federal employees and contractors affected by the federal shutdown, with a range of public agencies and nonprofit organizations offering support.
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Seattle Invests $1.5 Million to Launch Electric Truck Pilot At Port of Seattle
The City of Seattle has invested $1.5 million in a pilot program to deploy 12 electric drayage trucks, in partnership with Zeem Solutions, to reduce air pollution in port-adjacent neighborhoods and support drivers in the transition to a zero-emission economy.
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Harrell Issues Executive Order To Address Seattle’s Food Deserts
Mayor Bruce Harrell has issued an Executive Order to address food deserts in Seattle, directing the City to take steps to ensure residents have access to affordable food and medicine, including exploring the acquisition of strategic properties and developing legislation to adjust land use rules.
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Harrell Expands Tree Preservation Efforts To Strengthen Seattle’s Urban Forest
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has signed an Executive Order to increase tree preservation on private property, promoting climate resilience, environmental equity, and sustainable development, while balancing the city’s housing needs.
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Seattle Moves To Ban Land Use Tactics That Create Food And Pharmacy Deserts
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has proposed legislation to prohibit restrictive land use covenants that block the operation of grocery stores and pharmacies, in order to increase access to food and medicine in the city.
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City Council Approves Plan To Fill Seattle’s Vacant Storefronts
The Seattle City Council has approved new legislation to streamline permitting requirements for small businesses, making it faster and more affordable to open in vacant storefronts.
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New Program Expands Support For Small Business Safety And Recovery
The City of Seattle has launched its Back to Business program to help small businesses recover from vandalism and prevent future property damage, offering grants for repairs, preventive safety upgrades, and neighborhood-level improvements.
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Seattle Voters To Decide On Plan To Cut Small Business Taxes
Seattle voters will decide this November whether to approve the Seattle Shield Initiative, which would reduce taxes for most small businesses and raise revenue from the city’s largest corporations to protect critical local services threatened by federal budget cuts.
