Mayor Harrell issued an executive order Monday that would provide increased access to grocery stores across Seattle in his plan to address food deserts.

The executive order will guide the City of Seattle in potentially acquiring the Fred Meyer store at 13000 Lake City Way N.E. and devising a plan for future uses on the property that benefits the community, the Mayor’s Office announced .

The Lake City Fred Meyer recently closed, resulting in a food desert in the area, as the local grocery store was one of the last full-service stores in the neighborhood.

“As mayor, I am fighting for every neighborhood in Seattle to have access to affordable food and medicine, which is essential for the health and safety of the people of our city,” said Mayor Bruce Harrell.

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