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Select Budget Committee

Tuesday, October 27, 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 and discuss councilmembers' proposed amendments to the 2027-2028 budget, including Council Budget Actions (CBAs) and Statements of Legislative Intent (SLIs). Central Staff summarized each proposal and sponsoring councilmembers presented their amendments across multiple city departments and offices. No votes or final decisions were recorded; this was an informational session in advance of developing the budget balancing package.

Key Decisions

  • Budget proposals reviewed for multiple departments Information presented for consideration
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. Discussion of Councilmember Budget Proposals
  4. Councilmembers will discuss their proposed amendments to the 2027-2028 Proposed Budget (Council Budget Actions (CBAs) and Statements of Legislative Intent (SLIs)) in advance of the development of the Balancing Package. Central Staff will summarize each proposed amendment and the member sponsoring the proposal will have the opportunity to speak to their proposal.
  5. Session I
  6. Call To Order
  7. Approval of the Agenda
  8. Public Comment
  9. Items of Business
  10. 1. Introduction and Budget Proposals Overview
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  11. 2. Seattle Municipal Court (SMC)
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  12. 3. City Attorney’s Office / Law Department (LAW)
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  13. 4. Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
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  14. 5. Office of Labor Standards (OLS)
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  15. 6. Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA)
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  16. Session II
  17. Items of Business
  18. 7. Office of Housing (OH)
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  19. 8. Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD)
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  20. 9. Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI)
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  21. 10. Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE)
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  22. 11. Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL)
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  23. 12. Department of Neighborhoods (DON)
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  24. 13. Seattle City Light (SCL)
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  25. 14. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU)
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  26. 15. Seattle Information Technology Department (ITD)
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  27. 16. Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS)
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  28. Adjournment