Seattle Politics
Mayor · Homelessness
The new by-name approach uses money already in the mayor's proposed budget. Council analysts say that budget would fund about 960 new or expanded shelter beds by the end of 2027.
City Council · Homelessness
A review found no fraud but a deep budget gap at the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. Seattle has held four briefings and passed one resolution this year, and its contracts leave the agency on Jan. 1.
City Council · Homelessness
The six-bill Vehicle Resident Assistance Program cleared the Council on Oct. 20, but the votes split differently on each piece. The mayor has not yet signed it.
City Council · Budget
Councilmembers present their proposed changes to Mayor Wilson's $9.1 billion plan Oct. 27-29. Council analysts say the plan still carries a structural gap of about $23 million in 2027.
Public Safety · Budget
Councilmember Kettle calls the mayor's plan an 'Unfund' budget for public safety. Council analysts show the police budget growing by $68 million, mostly for labor contracts, while recruitment and civilian positions are cut.