Whether out in the community or at a job site, FAS teams work daily to serve the residents of Seattle. This feature spotlights those behind-the-scenes moments of good work. The ADA Title II team, Joy Jacobson from Purchasing and Contracting and Alex Rao from Capital Development participated in a walkthrough with members of… [ Keep reading ]
Whether out in the community or at a job site, Facilities and Administrative Services (FAS) teams work daily to serve the residents of Seattle. Here’s some efforts we worked on in February and March. FAS’s Capital Development (CD) division plans, designs and builds City structures, facilities and work spaces in… [ Keep reading ]
Whether out in the community or at a job site, Facilities and Administrative Services (FAS) teams work daily to serve the residents of Seattle. Here’s just a few of these moments of good work that took place so far this year. WMBE Advisory Committee FAS supports the City of Seattle’s… [ Keep reading ]
Calvin W. Goings, director of the City’s Department of Facilities and Administrative Services (FAS), is moving into a new role on the Olympic Peninsula after leading FAS for more than four years and serving the City for six. Goings served under two Mayoral administrations and oversaw one of the most… [ Keep reading ]
After operating virtually for two years, the annual Furry 5K will return in-person on June 12 at Seward Park. The event will bring together pet owners, community members, and some of the cutest dogs in the city for a 3.1-mile run, walk or roll all in the name of animal… [ Keep reading ]
Teams in the Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) were recently recognized with the Seattle Management Association’s annual Community Service Award for FAS’ lead role in launching and operating the largest civilian-led vaccination site in the country at Lumen Field. The FAS team, known as the Lumen Unified Command… [ Keep reading ]
The U.S. Department of Transportation has approved the City of Seattle’s request to use “Priority Hire,” requiring that the contractor repairing the West Seattle Bridge hire from local economically distressed communities as it works to reopen the bridge by mid-2022. “Our top priority is supporting our residents and neighborhoods most… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle will launch a new disparity study to make recommendations to remove inequities that exist in the City’s soliciting and procuring of contracts and awarding of public funds. “The City has a responsibility to make sure that Black, Indigenous, and people of color and women-owned firms have equitable opportunities to compete for City contracts,” said Mayor Jenny A. Durkan. “Through the launch of this study to create recommendations for changes, and the creation of a… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle area is expected to reach temperatures around 90 degrees this weekend, and pets are especially vulnerable in high heat. To help protect our furry friends, the Seattle Animal Shelter is providing the following tips to keep your pet safe during the heat. Never leave your animal unattended in… [ Keep reading ]
FAS’ Cannabis Regulatory Program came about in 2015, three years after cannabis legalization in Washington State. The City realized it needed someone to manage the implementation and integration of this new industry and Cherie MacLeod stepped into the role in 2014. Cherie maintained industry data before and after the passage… [ Keep reading ]
