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Mayor Ed Murray announces Utility Discount Program expansion

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Up to 3,000 new households on Medicare may now be eligible   SEATTLE (June 22, 2017) –Today, Mayor Ed Murray and Councilmember Lisa Herbold (District

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Mayor Ed Murray announces Fair Chance Housing policy to ensure access to opportunity and housing for all

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SEATTLE (June 21, 2017) – Mayor Ed Murray sent legislation to Council this week aiming to increase racial equity in housing to ensure everyone has access to opportunity. Among other

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Mayor Murray marks 3-year anniversary of $15 minimum wage

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SEATTLE (June 20, 2017) – Today, Mayor Ed Murray marked the 3-year anniversary of Seattle’s historic $15 per hour minimum wage ordinance by visiting local small businesses

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City of Seattle, King County release joint request for proposals for Legal Defense Fund

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$1.55 million will fund community organizations providing legal services and guidance to immigrants and refugees   SEATTLE (June 20, 2017) – Today, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray

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Mayor Ed Murray statement on today’s officer involved shooting

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SEATTLE (June 18, 2017) – Mayor Ed Murray released the following statement about the officer involved shooting that occurred this morning near Magnuson Park:  

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Mayor Murray signs resolution committing to Paris Climate Agreement

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SEATTLE (June 16, 2017) – Today, Mayor Ed Murray issued the following statement after signing a resolution that affirms the City of Seattle’s commitment to meet or

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