Discover the Future of Digital Privacy at a Free Panel Discussion with State and Local Experts
January 16, 2025
On January 28, join us for an enlightening panel discussion at the Seattle Public Library about the future of privacy.
Your feedback on Comcast cable services is requested
November 20, 2024
We want to hear from you! Take a short questionnaire about your experience with Comcast.
Seattle recognized as national leader in 2024 Digital Cities Survey
November 13, 2024
The City of Seattle was awarded a third-place finish for a city with a population over 500,000 in the 24th Digital Cities Survey. The Digital Cities Awards are the premier achievement in local government. They involve a formidable, fact-based application process and have been awarded to cities in five population categories… [ Keep reading ]
Rob Lloyd confirmed as the City of Seattle’s Chief Technology Officer
September 3, 2024
Today, September 3, 2024, the Seattle City Council officially appointed Rob Lloyd as the new chief technology officer for the City of Seattle. Lloyd’s appointment by the full council completes a process that began on May 30, 2024, when Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Lloyd’s selection as interim CTO. The Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Rob Lloyd featured in GeekWire
July 22, 2024
Seattle’s new CTO sat down with Geekwire’s Kurt Schlosser for a welcome-to-Seattle meet and greet and to chart out how technology can help Seattle tackle some of its largest challenges like public safety, homelessness, and the downtown recovery. “Seattle’s defined how it wants to take these challenges head-on, and technology… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s Next Chief Technology Officer: Mayor Harrell Appoints Accomplished Government Executive and IT Leader Rob Lloyd
May 30, 2024
(This article was originally published by the Office of the Mayor on May 30, 2024) Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that he has selected Rob Lloyd as Seattle’s next Interim Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Director of the Information Technology Department (IT) following a national search. An accomplished government and technology… [ Keep reading ]
Watch a recording of the May 21 presentation and discussion of the City of Seattle’s 2024 Seattle Technology Access & Adoption Study
May 28, 2024
Recorded on May 21, 2024, this presentation reviews the findings of the 2024 Seattle Technology Access & Adoption Study, conducted via survey and focus groups by the City of Seattle with 4600 residents. The session shares data and insight on internet access and use, devices, digital skills, civic participation, training… [ Keep reading ]
You’re invited to our virtual event! Digital Equity/Inequity in Seattle: Learning from 2024 Seattle Technology Access & Adoption Study community research
May 16, 2024
Join us for a data discovery and discussion session as Seattle IT presents Digital Equity/Inequity in Seattle: Learning from 2024 Seattle Technology Access & Adoption Study presentation and discussion on Tuesday, May 21, from 3-4 p.m. with an optional extended conversation from 4-4:30 p.m. This virtual Webex event is an… [ Keep reading ]
Redesigning and Standardizing Information About Government Assistance
March 15, 2024
The Seattle.gov website includes a number of “topic pages” that aggregate and surface content from various locations throughout the website in an effort to help our visitors find information quickly and easily. Assistance and Discounts is the latest topic page created in the human-centered navigation of the website. Content existed… [ Keep reading ]
A Human-Centered Digital Style Guide
March 8, 2024
The City of Seattle’s Digital Engagement User Experience (UX) team maintains the Digital Style Guide for City employees who create digital content, such as web pages, blog posts, social media, and more. This resource turned five years old this year and my, how it’s grown! Over its lifetime, UX leads… [ Keep reading ]