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Mayor Durkan Proposes $1.7 Million in 2022 Budget to Fund Oil-to-Electric Heat Pump Conversions for Low-and-Middle-Income Households

September 30, 2021

Investment supports efforts to reduce pollution to meet climate goals, prevent soil and groundwater contamination, and improve air quality In her 2022 budget address, Mayor Durkan announced $1.7 million to support residents in converting from dirty and expensive heating oil to clean electric heat pumps, including funds to provide no-cost heat pumps for approximately… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Durkan Announces More Than Eight Million in Investments To Support The Duwamish Valley In 2022 Budget Proposal

September 29, 2021

Community members joined Mayor Durkan and City staff at the Duwamish Waterway Park to announce and celebrate these investments On Friday, September 24, 2021, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced more than $8.5 million in proposed 2022 budget investments to support the Duwamish Valley neighborhoods of South Park and Georgetown.    Investments will center around expanding youth leadership… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle Releases Newly Updated Urban Forest Management Plan

September 14, 2021

Trees are fundamental to the character of Seattle and to our quality of life. In our rapidly changing climate, Seattle’s urban forest is an increasingly important asset, playing a critical role in mitigating climate change impacts, including heat island effects, as well as supporting Seattle’s public health, providing habitat for… [ Keep reading ]

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Environmental Justice Fund Application is Now Open

August 4, 2021

The application process is now open for the Environmental Justice Fund, a grant opportunity that supports community-led projects that improve environmental conditions, respond to impacts of climate change, and get us closer to achieving environmental justice. The deadline to apply is Monday, September 13 at 4pm. Application Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EJF2021 This year, up to $750,000 is available for grants thanks to City Council’s adoption of the Equitable… [ Keep reading ]

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The Fresh Bucks 2020 Impact Report is Here!

July 13, 2021

The Fresh Bucks program, administered by the Office of Sustainability and Environment and funded by the City of Seattle Sweetened Beverage Tax, has announced the release of its 2020 Impact Report. During an exceptionally challenging year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fresh Bucks was there to help Seattle residents stretch… [ Keep reading ]

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Serving the Community: Seattle’s COVID-19 Emergency Food Response

July 7, 2021

The City of Seattle recently released a report about the emergency food response during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic and thanking the many partners involved in supporting our residents. Since the beginning, food security has been a top concern as the unprecedented health and economic crisis dramatically increased… [ Keep reading ]

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Reflecting on the PNW Heatwave

July 1, 2021

We have finally made it out of the record-breaking heatwave that passed through the Pacific Northwest this past weekend, hitting Seattle hard and sending temperatures soaring to an ultimate high of 108 degrees on Monday. This dangerous heat is indicative of a pattern of extreme weather due to climate change… [ Keep reading ]

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Dangerous Heat Coming to Seattle

June 25, 2021

The Seattle region will be undergoing a record-breaking heat wave starting Friday and into early next week. There will be little to no relief from the heat overnight and a high to very high risk of heat-related impacts/illness for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and… [ Keep reading ]

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Remembering Abdullahi Jama

June 15, 2021

The Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) and Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) released the following statements regarding the passing of Abdullahi Jama: Statement from the Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE)“Abdullahi Jama will be remembered fondly for his kindness, generosity of spirit and commitment to the communities… [ Keep reading ]

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Apply to Join the Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board

May 19, 2021

The City of Seattle is now accepting applications for three positions on the Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, an 11-member body that makes recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on programs and services to fund with the Sweetened Beverage Tax revenue. Beginning in 2018, the City of Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

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