Mayor Harrell sitting, smiling and holding a pen while surrounded by a group of people standing and smiling. The group includes Councilmember Rinck, Councilmember Saka, and other stakeholders to the bill
August 04, 2025August 6, 2025By City Council News Releases

Council approves Business & Occupation (B&O) Tax rebalancing proposal for November ballot

‘Seattle Shield Initiative’ aimed at addressing City budget deficit, ensuring funding for emergency shelters and homelessness prevention, supporting food access, addressing gender-based violence, and aiding small business and worker’s rights This afternoon, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved sending the ‘Seattle Shield Initiative’ to the November 2025 ballot for voter consideration. The legislation proposes cuts to Business and Occupation (B&O)...