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Rep. Jayapal celebrates Seattle’s 2025 all-America city award
The achievement marks the second consecutive year Seattle has received the All-America City designation.
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Malvika Choudhary - Mon, 21, Jul 2025
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Pramila Jayapal and Seattle / File Photo/ harrell.seattle.gov
Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal lauded the City of Seattle’s selection as one of the ten winners of the 2025 All-America City Award, calling the recognition a reflection of strong local leadership in climate action and community engagement.
“So proud of Seattle for winning a 2025 All-America City Award,” the Democratic lawmaker from Seattle who represents Washington’s 7th congressional district, wrote on X. “From improving sustainability and food access to investing in electrification for our transit, I’m glad our city has leaders committed to making our climate greener and communities healthier.”
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The annual award, presented by the National Civic League, honors cities demonstrating civic innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and resident engagement. This year, Seattle was recognized for its wide-ranging environmental initiatives, including work on food security, transportation electrification, and equitable access to resources—all shaped in partnership with local communities.
So proud of Seattle for winning a 2025 All-America City Award!
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) July 21, 2025
From improving sustainability and food access to investing in electrification for our transit, I’m glad our city has leaders committed to making our climate greener and communities healthier. https://t.co/ttbhegp65n
Jayapal has long advocated for equity-centered environmental policy and grassroots governance. A former chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, she said the recognition offers a blueprint for other cities pursuing climate justice through community-led approaches.
Seattle’s winning presentation, delivered at the national competition in Denver in June, featured a delegation of city staff and community members. The city was selected from a field of twenty finalists for its “One Seattle” approach, which emphasizes co-creation between government and residents.
Mayor Bruce Harrell said the award highlighted the city’s commitment to building an inclusive and climate-resilient future. He noted that Seattle’s efforts to expand access to food systems and electrification infrastructure are grounded in environmental justice and long-term sustainability.
The city’s application showcased the work of the Department of Neighborhoods, Seattle City Light, Seattle Public Utilities, and the Office of Sustainability and Environment. Among the initiatives highlighted were the Food Action Plan co-developed with residents to improve food access, a strategic investment plan for electric transportation shaped through community input, and multilingual watershed tours that reconnect communities to local water sources.
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