Harrell wraps up time in Seattle mayor’s office: 1,064 community events, 639 pieces of legislation, 350 new police officers

In one of his final messages before handing over the keys to the mayor’s office to Katie Wilson, Bruce Harrell has tallied some of the major accomplishments during his administration by the numbers including a count of the outgoing mayor attending some 1,064 community events and producing 639 pieces of legislation over his four years in office.

“We have so much to be proud of in this city, and there’s much more work to do,” Harrell said in the message. “I wish Mayor-elect Wilson and her incoming administration all the best. Thank you for being part of this journey together. It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve as your mayor.”

Wilson, meanwhile, is busy putting together her cabinet and preparing to take office as she begins to make changes at Seattle City Hall while also maintaining continuity by retaining some of Harrell’s leadership team including Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes

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