It was the fourth and final address of Harrell’s first term in office. In it, the mayor, who’s seeking reelection this year, highlighted the progress the city has made since he took office in 2022 amid pandemic turmoil, Seattle’s commitment to fighting back against harmful federal policies and what’s in store in 2025.
“Day by day, we have worked together to get our city back on the right track – restoring parks, reducing the crime rate, and getting Downtown bustling again,” said Harrell. “I think there’s a different mood in this city – a renewed spark, belief and optimism that we are on the right trajectory.”
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