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Select Budget Committee

Friday, September 25, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Seattle Select Budget Committee held a meeting to review the Mayor's proposed budgets for 2027 and 2028, with department heads presenting an overview of spending plans and changes compared to the 2026 budget. The committee received information presentations from the Seattle Police Department, Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE), and Seattle Fire Department, but took no formal votes on this date.

Key Decisions

  • Seattle Police Department Budget Overview Information presented
  • Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) Budget Overview Information presented
  • Seattle Fire Department Budget Overview Information presented
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. Department Overview Presentations
  3. 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.
  4. Session I - 9:30 a.m.
  5. Call To Order
  6. Approval of the Agenda
  7. Items of Business
  8. 1. Seattle Police Department (SPD)
    Information Item (Inf)
  9. 2. Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE)
    Information Item (Inf)
  10. Session II
  11. Items of Business
  12. 3. Seattle Fire Department (SFD)
    Information Item (Inf)
  13. Adjournment