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 reaffirming The City of Seattle as a Welcoming City, 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.”

In July 2025 the Council passed an amendment adding one-time

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