Media Advisory

Event Date: Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Contact Information
Jessica Dao

jessica.dao@seattle.gov

TOMORROW: Mayor Harrell and Councilmember Rinck to Announce New Effort to Support Small Businesses and Address Trump Threats to Budget

Seattle – Tomorrow, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck (Position 8, Citywide) will announce a new proposal to support small businesses and add funding to backfill critical human services threatened by the Trump administration and maintain effective ongoing City programs. The City faces a $251 million deficit across all fund balances, with further financial risk stemming from Trump administration threats to federal funding and economic uncertainty.

Press interested in attending must RSVP to jessica.dao@seattle.gov. Those unable to attend in person can watch a recording online via the Seattle Channel here.  

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