As our local communities continue to feel the drastic impact of federal immigration policy changes, the City of Seattle and Mayor Bruce Harrell have made it a priority to stand with immigrant and refugee communities, ensuring that Seattle takes actionable, informed steps to remain a city that welcomes and serves every resident.

In alignment with this commitment, the City Council took action in May 2025 by adopting Resolution 32168, which states: “the Council commits to drafting and considering an amendment to the 2025 Adopted Budget that would add at least $300,000 to OIRA to respond to emerging needs as unwarranted and inhumane immigration enforcement continues to escalate.”

The Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) is pleased to highlight the second of two new Requests

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