Housing and Homelessness

Sawant Wants to Change Hiring Process for Human Services Director

The council member blocked mayor Jenny Durkan's appointment choice in committee, demanding instead a different way to hire for the role.

02/05/2019 By Hayat Norimine

City Hall

Seattle's Human Services Director Steps Down

Lester in a statement said the decision was "both difficult and personal."

03/16/2018 By Hayat Norimine

City Hall

Council Votes to Cut Mayor's Office Budget by $1 Million

The mayor criticized the council for not making any comparable cuts to its legislative department.

11/16/2017 By Hayat Norimine

City Hall

Afternoon Fizz: Human Services and Public Pot Consumption

Mayor Ed Murray appoints a new head of human services, and city attorney Pete Holmes says it's time to stop targeting black and homeless people for smoking pot in public.

07/23/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Two HSD Employees in Whistleblower Case to be Reinstated

07/26/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

On Other Blogs

Times Columnist: Eating Outdoors OK For Those With Money, Not for Homeless

01/18/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

City Could Eliminate Outdoor Meal Program

01/11/2012 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

Report Details Fraud Allegations, Disciplinary Action at City Agency

10/05/2011 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

City Employee Used City Car for Trip to Snoqualmie Casino

09/06/2011 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

"Where the Action Is."

07/12/2011 By Morning Fizz

City Hall

Human Services Director Announced

06/08/2010 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

It Turns Out Rossi Has a History of Piling Up Earmarks Too

06/03/2010 By Morning Fizz

City Hall

Extra Fizz: Constantine Hires Department Director McGinn Let Go

02/09/2010 By Erica C. Barnett