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Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee

Friday, July 17, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Seattle Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee met to address IT employee compensation and small business affordability. The committee considered establishing new pay classifications for Information Technology positions across city departments and held discussions on how to support commercial affordability for small businesses.

Key Decisions

  • IT Talent Modernization Classification and Pay Structure (CB) Discussed
  • Commercial Affordability for Small Businesses Briefing Presented
  • Commercial Affordability Roundtable Discussion Held
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
  2. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  3. Call To Order
  4. Approval of the Agenda
  5. Public Comment
  6. Items of Business
  7. 1. An ordinance relating to City employment; establishing the new Information Technology (IT) Talent Modernization classification title structure and corresponding rates of pay for IT positions across City departments.
    Council Bill (CB)
  8. 2. Briefing on Commercial Affordability for Small Businesses
    Information Item (Inf)
  9. 3. Roundtable on Commercial Affordability
    Information Item (Inf)
  10. Adjournment