The City of Seattle announced it will invest more than $3.1 million in programs that recruit, train, and place workers from communities impacted by economic, racial, and environmental inequities into well-paying construction and clean energy careers. The investments, provided through a joint initiative by the City’s Department of Finance and… [ Keep reading ]
Before he ever turned a wrench on a fire engine, David Cress was a kid who liked to figure out how things worked. During summers on his grandparents’ 20-acre farm east of Bellingham, he repaired the broken clocks his grandmother collected while antiquing. So, it wasn’t surprising when a high school aptitude test his junior year showed he was suited for heavy‑duty diesel work or… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle’s Reverse Vendor Trade Show has become one of the most valuable networking and outreach events for businesses seeking opportunities to work with government agencies. Unlike a traditional trade show—where vendors staff booths in hopes of attracting customers—a Reverse Vendor Trade Show turns the concept upside down. Public agencies become the exhibitors, while… [ Keep reading ]
On Jan. 29, 2026 Mayor Katie B. Wilson issued a Mayoral Directive Regarding Federal Immigration Enforcement. The Directive requires departments to communicate with contractors regarding proper procedures in response to federal immigration authority requests for access to City records and/or access to City facilities or properties. City of Seattle current policy for contractor’s interactions with federal immigration enforcement is reflected in the FAS contract template, Section 28, Miscellaneous provisions…. [ Keep reading ]
On April 1, Kiersten Grove was sworn in as Department Director of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS). The ceremony was led by City of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and included Director Grove’s family, members of the FAS leadership team and community leaders. Mayor Harrell highlighted the type of leader Director… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle invites consultants and small businesses to the Capital Consultant Connection Open House on April 3. The free event is a chance for businesses to learn about upcoming City consulting opportunities and to connect with potential teaming partners! City of Seattle Departments, including the Purchasing and Contracting… [ Keep reading ]
New Parking Rates at SMT, SeaPark Garages Starting Jan. 1, 2025 New daily and monthly parking rates will take effect in the parking garages serving Seattle Municipal Tower (SMT) and SeaPark. The new rates take effect Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. City of Seattle employees and visitors parking in SMT and… [ Keep reading ]
Teams in the Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) have been recognized with the Seattle Management Association’s annual Community Service and Environmental Stewardship Awards for their role standing up the City’s first ever free pet vaccination clinics and greening the City’s 4,000-vehicle fleet. The teams were selected from across City of… [ Keep reading ]
As part of its continued commitment to sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the City of Seattle celebrated a milestone and placed the 500th electric vehicle (EV) into its Citywide fleet. The vehicle, a Ford Lightning electric truck, will be used by Seattle Center to support operations along the City’s… [ Keep reading ]
Presley Palmer, who oversees Citywide purchasing and contracting for the Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS), has been recognized with one of the highest honors given annually by Tabor 100, an association of entrepreneurs and business advocates who are committed to economic power, educational excellence and social equity for… [ Keep reading ]
