Select Budget Committee

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Select Budget Committee met to review the proposed 2026 city budget, with Central Staff presenting initial analyses and policy options. Public comments were heard, and the committee began discussing potential budget allocations and priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.

Key Decisions

  • Budget Analysis Presentation Received
  • Public Comment Period Completed
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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. Pursuant to Council Rule VI.C.10, members of the public providing public comment in Chambers will be broadcast via Seattle Channel.
  2. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  3. Policy Considerations
  4. Central Staff will present analyses related to aspects of the 2026 Proposed Budget, including how the proposed budget is balanced, and identify initial department-specific policy options for the Select Budget Committee's consideration.
  5. Session I
  6. Call To Order
  7. Approval of the Agenda
  8. Public Comment
  9. Items of Business
  10. Session II
  11. Items of Business
  12. Adjournment
  13. Untitled item
  14. Untitled item
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