The Seattle City Council’s budget process is now underway. Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), chair of the Council’s Budget Committee, released the following statement after Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his budget proposal today.

“We need a safer, more affordable city where working families can thrive. As the federal government rolls back social services and pursues inflationary economic policies that make life more expensive, we as a city are pushing forward. That all starts here, by going to bat for the services and programs Seattleites rely on,” said Budget Chair Strauss. 

“I am proud to see increased investments in affordable housing, food assistance, and public safety in the mayor’s proposal. I appreciate his office’s close collaboration over the past year as we have worked to stabilize the city’s budget and defend our values. There’s much more work to do. I want to thank every city worker and community partner for their efforts to get us to this moment,” Budget Chair Strauss concluded.

About the Council budget process

Now that Mayor Harrell has released his budget proposal, the Council will spend the next two months hearing from community members, discussing ideas, and amending the package.

During that time, the Council is scheduled to host 19 public meetings, seven public comment periods, and two full public hearings. You can learn more by reviewing the Select Budget Committee calendar and the City Council’s Budget Basics Web page.

Meetings of the Select Budget Committee will begin on Thursday, September 25 at 9:30 a.m., with four days of presentations from city departments on the mayor’s proposal.

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