The Seattle Channel covers many of the Mayor's event and press conferences. To find out what the Mayor's been up to recently check out the videos below.
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Mayor`s Media Availability: Data-Driven Policing 5/17/2013
Mayor Mike McGinn and Deputy Chief Nick Metz announce the expansion of a data-driven policing program and ask community members to get involved.
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Mayor`s Media Availability: New investment in arts education 5/14/2013
Mayor McGinn and Seattle Public Schools announce a new investment to build on their existing partnership on arts education.
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Mayor`s Media Availability: Startup Seattle Initiative Launch 5/9/2013
Mayor`s Office launches Startup Seattle Initiative to support local technology startup community growth.
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Mayor`s Media Availability: Million Gallon Challenge 5/8/2013
Mayor Mike McGinn announces "million gallon challenge". Directs City departments to cut annual use of petroleum-based fuels by 1 million gallons by 2020.
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Mayor`s Media Availability: Outreach Effort on Gun Violence 5/7/2013
Mayor McGinn announced a new youth outreach effort on gun violence.
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Mayor`s Media Availability: Reform of SPD recruitment practices 5/6/2013
Mayor McGinn, the Seattle Police Department and community leaders updated the public on reform efforts regarding SPD`s recruitment practices. This effort is a component of SPD 20/20: A Vision for the Future.
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Mayor`s Media Availability: School Road Safety Initiative 5/1/2013
Mayor McGinn today announced details of a new School Road Safety Initiative. First announced in McGinn`s State of the City address in February 2013, the School Road Safety Initiative will analyze conditions near Seattle schools and develop an action plan to make improvements to address road safety issues. A School Road Safety Task Force and agency partners have been assembled to advise the City in implementing the plan.
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Mayor`s Media Availability: Seattle Promise Launch 4/30/2013
Mayor Mike McGinn and Seattle Central President Paul Killpatrick joined Seattle Central Foundation Director Adam Nance to announce a bold new initiative to eliminate financial need as a barrier to paying tuition for anyone who wants to pursue a higher education in the city of Seattle. The program, entitled the Seattle Promise, will eventually pay the full tuition costs for every student at Seattle Central Community College who demonstrates financial need, enrolls full time and maintains a 3.0 GPA.
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Mayor`s Media Availability: OPA Director Search 4/26/2013
Mayor McGinn held a press conference updating the public on the search for an Office of Professional Accountability director.
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Ask the Mayor: April 2013 4/25/2013
Mayor McGinn sat down with host Brian Callanan to talk about City issues. Topics included public health, public safety, the DOJ, South Lake Union and the film industry.
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King Street Station 4/24/2013
Mayor McGinn and other distinguished guests officially reopened the King Street Station waiting room to public use by ceremonially relighting its grand chandelier.
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Mayor`s Media Availability: 4th of July Fireworks 4/23/2013
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and Seafair make a special announcement regarding the Seattle 4th of July fireworks show.
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Youth at Work Program: Seattle-King County Workforce Development Council 4/23/2013
Seattle-King County Workforce Development Council has joined with the Mayor to increase the percentage of private sector involvement in hiring youth interns over the summer.
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Mayor`s Media Availability: Bullitt Center Grand Opening 4/22/2013
The Bullitt Center grand opening on Earth Day. The Center is the greenest commercial building in the world -- net zero energy, water; no toxics; 100% FSC wood.
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Mayor`s Media Availability: Coalition to Oppose Coal Trains 4/22/2013
Leaders of city governments and tribal nations across the Pacific Northwest announced the formation of a new coalition to oppose coal trains and coal exports. The Leadership Alliance Against Coal will work together to raise awareness about the damaging economic, cultural, and health impacts of coal trains and coal exports, as well as take action to protect their communities.
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Mayor`s Media Availability: Seattle Ambassador Program 4/15/2013
Mayor Mike McGinn, the Seattle International Foundation, World Affairs Council, One America, and other community stakeholders launch the Seattle Ambassador Program. Seattle Ambassador will highlight the Seattle region as a world hub of global development work, engage local community members in that work, and offer residents the chance to win an all expense paid trip overseas to see local nonprofits in action.
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City Hall Open House 2013 4/11/2013
City Hall hosted an open house with Mayor McGinn, City Councilmembers and City Attorney Holmes, City departments, adoptable animals, acrobats, tasty treats, dancing and more.
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Mayor`s Media Availability: Child Care Assistance 4/11/2013
The Seattle Human Services Department`s Child Care Assistance Program helps working families in Seattle pay for child care for children ages one month to 13 years old.
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Mayor`s Media Availability: Transit Study 4/10/2013
Mayor McGinn and transportation stakeholders discuss two proposed transit studies to be funded this year: a Ship Canal Crossing study and a University District to South Lake Union Transit study.
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Mayor`s Press Conference: Police Chief Changes 4/8/2013
Seattle Police Chief John Diaz announced his retirement after 36 years in law enforcement, 33 of those years as a member of the Seattle Police Department. Assistant Chief Jim Pugel of the Criminal Investigations Bureau will be the acting Interim Chief upon Chief Diaz`s departure at the end of May.
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Ask the Mayor: March 2013 3/29/2013
Mayor Mike McGinn sat down with host Brian Callanan to talk about City issues. Topics included pedestrian safety, public transportation, surveillance and police drones, nightlife, and affordable housing.
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Rainier Beach Green Upgrades 3/26/2013
Mayor McGinn attends a press conference on green updates for Rainier Beach High School.
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Mayor`s Media Availability: Center City Roundtable 3/18/2013
Mayor Mike McGinn and members of the Center City Roundtable urged the state legislature to prioritize policies and funding to support human services and public safety. The Roundtable was founded as part of the Mayor`s Center City Initiative, with representatives from the human services community, business leaders, neighborhood groups, the Court system, the City Attorney`s Office and other stakeholders interested in public safety in downtown neighborhoods.
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Mayor`s Media Availability: Pre-Paid Parking 3/13/2013
Mayor McGinn, the Seattle Police Department and the Seattle Department of Transportation updated the public on the mayor`s pre-paid parking program and road safety emphasis patrol efforts in advance of St. Patrick`s Day celebrations this weekend.
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Press Event: Funding Transportation Projects 3/11/2013
Local leaders from across King County look into ways to pay for bus service, ferries, roads and bridges.
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