Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell released his proposed budget for the Seattle Park District Wednesday, underscoring investments in safety, youth support, equity advancement and the combating of climate change.

The plan would expand park rangers from two to 28; work to winterize and keep all public restrooms open year-round; open new and improved parks and community centers; and set aside money to respond to graffiti and vandalism.

"To restore, renovate and retain that system," Mayor Harrell said.

Harrell also highlighted a youth internship program and thanked Parks Department employees and others involved in the budget development process for their work. Then, he answered a series of questions from reporters about homelessness, public safety and other issues.

"I'm not happy when I look at the number of murders and deaths we've had in the city. I'm not happy when I see people who are not housed in tents. They're living in tents on streets and not getting the services they need," Harrell said. "I'm not happy when I see the fentanyl issues that are killing communities, literally."

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