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Select Budget Committee

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Select Budget Committee held a hearing on the 2027-2028 proposed budget, with Central Staff presenting analyses on how the budget is balanced and initial policy options for committee consideration. The committee heard information items from four city departments: Office of Housing, Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle Center, and Seattle Department of Transportation. No votes or formal decisions were recorded; this was an informational session to begin budget review.

Key Decisions

  • Office of Housing (OH) information presentation Heard in Committee
  • Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) information presentation Heard in Committee
  • Seattle Center (CEN) information presentation Heard in Committee
  • Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) information presentation Heard in Committee
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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.
  2. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  3. Policy Considerations
  4. Central Staff will present analyses related to aspects of the 2027-2028 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. Items of Business
  9. 1. Office of Housing (OH)
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  10. 2. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR)
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  11. 3. Seattle Center (CEN)
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  12. Session II
  13. Items of Business
  14. 4. Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT)
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  15. Adjournment
  16. Untitled item
  17. Untitled item