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Seattle’s 2025-2026 Budget Authorizes $27.25 Million to Implement Participatory Budgeting Projects

December 10, 2024

Despite major budget deficit, funding is maintained to address community needs SEATTLE (December 10) – The City of Seattle’s 2025-2026 budget authorizes $27.25 million to implement community-informed projects spanning mental health, food equity, homeowner stabilization, public restrooms, art, cultural preservation programs, and youth support services. These projects are funded by… [ Keep reading ]

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Screening and panel discussion of documentary “From Here” to spotlight generational immigrant experiences

October 18, 2024

This post was originally published on the Seattle Department of Neighborhood’s blog. The Seattle Office for Civil Rights and Seattle Information Technology are partnering with the Seattle Public Library for a film screening and panel discussion on generational immigrant experiences and building belonging for all in Seattle. The film ‘From… [ Keep reading ]

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SWC Inside/Out: An interview with Rokea Jones

June 18, 2024

Welcome to SWC Inside/Out, an interview series with members of the Seattle Women’s Commission and the community members who inspire us. This is the fifth installment of the series and we are delighted to interview former Seattle Women’s Commissioner and maternal health expert, Rokea Jones. Read on to learn more… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Women’s Commission Announces Angela Garbes as 2024 Jeanette Williams Award Recipient

June 10, 2024

Award ceremony open to the public Media contact: Sage Leibenson, sage.leibenson@seattle.gov, (206) 233-5156 This press release is shared by the Office for Civil Rights on behalf of the Seattle Women’s Commission. SEATTLE (June 10) – The Seattle Women’s Commission will present the 2024 Jeanette Williams award to Seattle-based author, Angela… [ Keep reading ]

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Know Your Rights: Report Illegal Discrimination

February 17, 2024

The Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) enforces Seattle’s civil rights laws which include protections against discrimination in employment, public places, housing, and contracting. Our investigations are free, and we assist people in filing claims. Who is Protected Seattle offers some of the most expansive antidiscrimination protections in the United… [ Keep reading ]

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2023 Year-End Newsletter

December 29, 2023

The Seattle Office for Civil Rights’ 2023 year-end newsletter is available now! This issue features reflections our work in 2023, information about service animals in Seattle, and an update on next steps toward participatory budgeting project implementation. Also included is information about the 2023 Collective Network Request for Proposals, and a… [ Keep reading ]

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Historic Race & Social Justice Ordinance Passed by Councilmember Morales, Mayor Harrell, Office for Civil Rights

April 20, 2023

SEATTLE – Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales (District 2 – Southeast Seattle & Chinatown-International District), Mayor Bruce Harrell, and Seattle Office for Civil Rights Director Derrick Wheeler-Smith celebrated the unanimous passage of an ordinance officially codifying the City’s Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) into law. This will permanently solidify… [ Keep reading ]

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9 reasons to mediate a discrimination claim

April 6, 2022

Mediation is one of the ways to resolve a discrimination complaint at the Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR).

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How well do you know your civil rights?

February 9, 2022

Think you’re a civil rights expert when it comes to your protections in the City of Seattle? Our city has some of the most robust civil rights laws in the United States and our office enforces legislation around housing, employment, public places, and contracting. From service animals to protected classes… [ Keep reading ]

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Federal judge upholds Seattle’s Fair Chance Housing Law

July 8, 2021

A federal judge has struck down a challenge to Seattle’s Fair Chance Housing Ordinance from the Rental Housing Association of Washington (RHA) and other landlords represented by the Pacific Legal Foundation. Seattle’s ordinance, born through community organizing and drafted by our office, bars landlords from asking about or adversely acting… [ Keep reading ]

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