Adopted 2025-2026 City Budget marks a major shift in tone Today the Seattle City Council voted 8-1 to adopt the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget and Capital Improvement Program along with several pieces of legislation necessary to implement the budget. The budget uses Payroll Expense Tax revenue in the JumpStart Fund to offset the $268 million operating deficit and minimize employee layoffs....
Councilmember Rivera condemns targeted vandalism of UW president’s house
Demands those responsible be held accountable Today Seattle City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released the following statement in response...
Council announces details on plans to save Seattle Channel programming, create plan for continued success
Seattle City Council PresidentSara Nelson and CouncilmemberDan Strauss (District 6, Chair of the Select Budget Committee) announced a two-pronged approach...
Councilmember Saka proposes budget amendment to track success of City’s pothole repair program
Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) introduced an amendment in the 2025-26 Budget process to ensure that the Seattle Department of...
Councilmember Saka proposes budget item to advance police hiring and retention efforts
Councilmember Rob Saka (District 1) will introduce an amendment in the upcoming 2025-26 Budget process to ensure the Seattle Police...