Since January, my office, city departments, and I have been preparing to respond to COVID-19, and remain in close, regular contact with the Washington State Department of Health, Public Health – Seattle & King County, the King County Executive, the Governor’s Office and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And, on Tuesday, I signed a Proclamation of Civil Emergency as part of the City of Seattle’s ongoing work to effectively support Public Health – Seattle & King County and coordinate and execute the necessary work to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19.
