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While the federal government promotes xenophobic rhetoric and policies of divisiveness, local government promotes trust and dialogue between law enforcement and immigrants

Traducción Española dịch tiếng Việt 中文翻譯 한국어 번역 In an eight-week program called “Immigrant Family Institute (IFI),” police officers and immigrant youth and their caregivers shared stories and learned about each other’s lives. The program’s mission is to keep immigrant young people out of the criminal justice system and to… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Durkan Announces City of Seattle’s New “Renting in Seattle” Program Providing Centralized Resources for Renters and Landlords

Traducción Española dịch tiếng Việt 中文翻譯 한국어 번역 Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced the official launch of the City of Seattle’s new “Renting in Seattle” program, a centralized resource for renters and landlords to find information, services, and help with navigating the rules and regulations of renting in the City… [ Keep reading ]

Find out why 2019 has already been a BUSY year for us!

Cuc Vu, Director, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Almost four months into the year, and we’ve weathered two phases of the “Seattle Squeeze,” responded to really quite bizarre immigrant policy statements from the Trump administration, helped launch a new website focused on Census 2020 issues, submitted three public comments… [ Keep reading ]

With One Year Until Census Day 2020, Executive Constantine, Mayor Durkan, and Seattle Foundation Announce First-Ever $1 Million Regional Census Fund

Traducción Española dịch tiếng Việt 中文翻譯 한국어 번역 $1 million Regional Census Fund will help Seattle and King County-based community organizations fund their preparations for the 2020 Census; First-ever partnership between County, City, and Seattle Foundation to support Census outreach Joined by community members at Seattle’s El Cento de… [ Keep reading ]

City departments partner to hold citizenship clinics

Traducción Española dịch tiếng Việt 中文翻譯 한국어 번역 The City of Seattle’s Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) is partnering with Seattle Parks and Recreation to hold a series of monthly citizenship clinics to help immigrants and refugees become naturalized U.S. citizens. The next clinic will be held… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Jenny Durkan Announces Community Leaders and Elected Officials Organizing Seattle’s Preparations for the 2020 Census as Members of the Seattle Census Task Force

Traducción Española dịch tiếng Việt 中文翻譯 한국어 번역 Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced the members of the Seattle Census Task Force, a coalition of elected officials and community leaders who are organizing Seattle’s preparations for the United States 2020 Census. The Seattle Census Task Force is co-chaired by Councilmember… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Durkan and City Attorney Holmes Commend Court’s Ruling to Remove Citizenship Question from Census

Traducción Española dịch tiếng Việt 中文翻譯 한국어 번역 City of Seattle part of a coalition that filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Commerce Department in April In an important step for Seattle and immigrant and refugee communities across the country, a federal judge in New York blocked the… [ Keep reading ]

Stadium ramps to State Route 99 have closed, 3-Week Closure of SR 99 to begin Friday, January 11, 10 PM

Traducción Española dịch tiếng Việt 中文翻譯 한국어 번역 Download this information postcard here. On Friday, January 4, two significant roads connecting to State Route (SR) 99 have closed: the Northbound SR 99 on-ramp at South Royal Brougham Way and the Southbound SR 99 off-ramp at South Atlantic Street. On… [ Keep reading ]

With your help, we made 2018 a welcoming year!

Cuc Vu, Director, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs This past year has been a tumultuous one for immigrant and refugee communities across the U.S. Despite the non-stop attacks against immigrants from the federal government, the city continued to be united in helping protect vulnerable communities. We were incredibly successful… [ Keep reading ]

Standing with Our Communities in Opposition to “Public Charge”

Traducción Española dịch tiếng Việt 中文翻譯 한국어 번역 NOTE: This post originally appeared at the mayor’s blog on Wednesday, December 5. By Mayor Jenny A. Durkan, City of Seattle Earlier this year, the Trump administration proposed an updated “Public Charge” rule that would effectively impose an income… [ Keep reading ]