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Select Budget Committee

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Select Budget Committee held a meeting to review the Mayor's proposed budgets for 2027 and 2028. The committee heard presentations from the City Budget Office and department directors on significant budget changes compared to 2026, with focus on Parks and Recreation, Seattle Center, and the Office of Arts and Culture.

Key Decisions

  • Budget Process Overview and CBO Presentation Presented for information
  • Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) Department Budget Overview Presented for information
  • Seattle Center Budget Overview Presented for information
  • Office of Arts and Culture Budget Overview Presented for information
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. Department Overview Presentations
  4. The City Budget Office (CBO) and City Department Directors will present the Mayor's 2027 and 2028 Proposed Budgets and will outline significant changes relative to the 2026 budget.
  5. Session I - 9:30 a.m.
  6. Call To Order
  7. Approval of the Agenda
  8. Public Comment
  9. Items of Business
  10. 1. Introduction and Budget Process Overview
    Information Item (Inf)
  11. 2. City Budget Office (CBO) Overview of the 2027 and 2028 Proposed Budgets
    Information Item (Inf)
  12. Session II
  13. Items of Business
  14. 3. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR)
    Information Item (Inf)
  15. 4. Seattle Center (CEN)
    Information Item (Inf)
  16. 5. Office of Arts and Culture (ARTS)
    Information Item (Inf)
  17. Adjournment