Select Budget Committee

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

The Seattle Select Budget Committee met to review and discuss councilmembers' proposed amendments to the 2027-2028 city budget before developing a final balancing package. The committee heard information presentations on budget proposals affecting the Human Services Department, Seattle Police Department, Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) program, City Budget Office, and Office of the Mayor.

Key Decisions

  • Review of councilmember budget proposals for Human Services Department Information item presented
  • Review of councilmember budget proposals for Seattle Police Department Information item presented
  • Review of councilmember budget proposals for CARE program Information item presented
  • Review of councilmember budget proposals for City Budget Office Information item presented
  • Review of councilmember budget proposals for Office of the Mayor Information item 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. 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. Items of Business
  9. 1. Human Services Department (HSD)
    Information Item (Inf)
  10. Session II
  11. Items of Business
  12. 2. Seattle Police Department (SPD)
    Information Item (Inf)
  13. 3. Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE)
    Information Item (Inf)
  14. 4. City Budget Office (CBO)
    Information Item (Inf)
  15. 5. Office of the Mayor (MO)
    Information Item (Inf)
  16. Adjournment