Seattle City Council Proposes Mid-Year Budget Adjustments for 2026
The Seattle City Council is reviewing a mid-year supplemental budget of $94.5 million, reallocating funds to community services and public safety. Key proposals include universal school meals and funding for violence interruption initiatives amid a projected $175 million budget deficit.
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The Seattle City Council's finance committee is deliberating on the 2026 Mid-Year Supplemental Budget, proposing adjustments totaling $94.5 million. Key allocations include $80.2 million for police wage increases and $3 million for public defense adjustments.
Proposed amendments focus on reallocating resources, including $3.6 million for universal school meals and $685,000 for community outreach. Other initiatives include funding for a dedicated Human Trafficking Prosecutor and a coyote coexistence plan. Despite these efforts, the council faces a projected $175 million budget deficit for the coming fiscal year and a structural deficit nearing $488 million over three years.
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