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State of the City speech focuses on recovering local economy, plans for the future

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 improve early learning in Seattle, a plan to update the Neighborhood Policing Plan and work to build out Seattle's rail transit network.[More]

A budget that reflects Seattle’s values

Today at 2 PM in City Council Chambers, Mayor McGinn delivered his 2013-2014 Proposed Budget. There’s a lot of good news, from funds to hire more police officers to investments in high-capacity transit and more open hours for our community centers. We’ve put everything all in one place for you here on[More]

Mayor McGinn’s Proposed 2012 Budget Preserves Direct Services

Mayor Mike McGinn today presented his Proposed 2012 budget, which preserves direct services, transforms how the city does business and invests in infrastructure and the future. The mayor’s proposed budget is grounded on the principles of shared prosperity, race and social justice, effective and open government, and public safety and health.[More]

2011 State of the City Address

[NOTE: The following is the transcript of Mayor Mike McGinn's 2011 State of the City Address.] Council members, guests, and the people of Seattle: Good afternoon. I am pleased to be here with you for this annual message. And councilmembers, it is a pleasure. It's no secret that we disagree on some[More]

Mayor McGinn Proposes Sustainable 2011-2012 City Budget

Mayor McGinn’s 2011-2012 Proposed Budget Mayor McGinn’s 2011-2016 Proposed CIP Seattle Channel Video can be played in Flash Player 9 and up Mayor Mike McGinn has presented his 2011-2012 Proposed Budget for the City of Seattle at the Rainier Beach Community Center and in City Council Chambers. In his first budget address,[More]

Mike McGinn is sworn in as Seattle’s 52nd mayor

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