{"id":2378811,"date":"2024-12-11T09:26:58","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T14:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/seattle-mayor-bruce-harrell-announces-intention-to-run-for-reelection-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-12-11T09:31:28","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T14:31:28","slug":"seattle-mayor-bruce-harrell-announces-intention-to-run-for-reelection-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/seattle-mayor-bruce-harrell-announces-intention-to-run-for-reelection-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announces intention to run for reelection &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fseattle-mayor-bruce-harrell-announces-intention-to-run-for-reelection-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2378811&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Seattle \u200cMayor bruce Harrell has \u200bannounced his intention to run\u2064 for \u200breelection in the upcoming year. He has officially registered his campaign with the Seattle Ethics\u200b and Elections Commission. Harrell, who was first elected in 2021 with \u2064a meaningful margin, emphasized his management&#8217;s &#8220;One Seattle&#8221; initiative aimed at addressing critical city issues such\u200c as homelessness, transportation, affordable housing, and public \u2062safety. He \u200dexpressed the belief \u200bthat there is still much\u200d work to be done and highlighted the importance of \u2063experienced leadership to advance the city&#8217;s values and progress.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announces intention to run for reelection<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1909066\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square) &ndash; Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell intends to run for reelection next year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Harrell announced that he has registered his re-election campaign with the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission to run for a second term. He was previously elected mayor in 2021 by the largest margin for a non-incumbent candidate since 1969.<\/p>\n<p>Harrell touted his administration&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattle.gov\/mayor\/one-seattle-initiatives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>&ldquo;One Seattle&rdquo;<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;approach to handling the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-faces-criticism-for-extreme-primetime-address-targeting-maga-gop\/\" title=\"Biden faces criticism for extreme primetime address targeting MAGA GOP\">top issues facing<\/a> the city, including homelessness, transportation, affordable housing and public safety.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;But there is more work to do &ndash; this is the time for proven leadership to stand up for our values and keep Seattle moving forward as a city that is welcoming, affordable, and safe,&rdquo; Harrell said in an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bruceforseattle.com\/mayor-bruce-harrell-files-re-election-campaign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>announcement<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Since being sworn-in, Harrell has had to face homelessness, housing affordability and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/reps-gaetz-greene-hold-free-speech-rally-in-riverside-calif\/\" title=\"Reps. Gaetz, Greene hold \u201cFree Speech\u201d rally in Riverside, Calif.\">public safety concerns<\/a>. With approval from the city council, the mayor created the city&rsquo;s Unified Care Team, which work to ensure public spaces, sidewalks and streets remain safe and accessible to all.<\/p>\n<p>The team most recently&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/washington\/article_c3d2fb8c-b292-11ef-a1dd-a77afe895a61.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>counted 63% fewer homeless tents<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;throughout the city than the end of 2024. However, the 2024 Point-In-Time count tallied up 16,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/seattles-latest-homelessness-count-finds-34-drop-in-homeless-tents\/\" title=\"Seattle&#039;s recent homelessness survey shows a 34% decrease in tented homeless individuals\">385 people experiencing homelessness<\/a> in the King County region.<\/p>\n<p>Harrell has also <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">successfully received voter-approval<\/a> on two levies, including the largest tax package in city history.<\/p>\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/issues\/elections\/article_d56924ce-7e8c-11ee-b1e7-47ad5ecb59dd.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Seattle Housing Levy<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is a seven-year property tax levy that is anticipated to collect $970 million through 2030. Funding goes toward creating and preserving affordable rental housing for seniors, homeless people and other low-income households.<\/p>\n<p>Last month, Seattle voters approved a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/washington\/article_a658fef2-9bfa-11ef-8c4f-73635bf00333.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>transportation levy<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;that totals $1.55 billion over the course of its eight year life-span. That&rsquo;s the largest tax proposal in city history<\/p>\n<p>Ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have also impacted the local economy as levels of downtown worker foot traffic are still far below pre-pandemic levels. In turn, Harrell created the Downtown Restoration Plan, which seeks to convert the downtown area into a more residential neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p>Harrell has also seen the Seattle Police Department face a continuing officer shortage while crime reached an all-time high in 2022. Police officers, including&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/washington\/article_8a6abd3a-9893-11ef-aa7d-bb350af65f4d.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Chief Adrian Diaz<\/strong><\/a>, have faced legal claims of grooming and harassment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Harrell has already received endorsements including Governor-elect and Attorney General Bob Ferguson, Attorney General-elect Nick Brown, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, King County Executive Dow Constantine, state Senator Jamie Pedersen, and a collective of city mayors in the Puget Sound region.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to being elected mayor, Harrell served on the Seattle City Council from 2007 through 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Harrell said he will publicly kick off his re-election campaign early next year and participate in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/seattle.gov\/democracyvoucher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Democracy Voucher Program<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1909066\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1909066\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell plans to seek reelection next year<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2378812,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP21292588532874-1024x683.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[46570,4602,8313,7035,32076],"class_list":["post-2378811","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-bruce-harrell","tag-mayor","tag-reelection","tag-seattle","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP21292588532874-1024x683.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2378811","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2378811"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2378811\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2378815,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2378811\/revisions\/2378815"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2378812"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2378811"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2378811"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2378811"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}