Tech Talk Blog
Learn how Seattle IT is delivering powerful technology solutions for the City and public we serve by reading the Tech Talk. In this blog Seattle IT staff share information about department projects and technology trends affecting the City of Seattle.
11/10
Mayor Wilson Allows Targeted CCTV Expansion While Adopting New Privacy and Accountability Safeguards
SEATTLE — Today, Mayor Katie Wilson announced her administration will continue with the planned expansion of the RTCC CCTV pilot while also increasing safeguards to protect privacy and civil liberties. These locations include the area around [...]
11/4
Digital equity in Seattle starts in our neighborhoods. On October 13, 2026, we took time to honor the people who make it happen. The Community Technology Advisory Board (CTAB) recognized this year’s Technology Matching Fund (TMF) winners at its O...
11/2
In this blog, the Service Design Team shares how we improved the mid-year review experience. Our goal was to make sure Beacon provides useful check-ins throughout the year, not just at annual review time. Understanding the Mid-Year Review [...]
10/22
Seattle IT’s Service Design team welcomed 15 students from the University of Washington’s Human Centered Design and Engineering program on October 15 for a career “trek” with the City of Seattle. The visit gave students an overview of how t...