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Seattle Mayor Unveils Budget Proposal with Police Hiring and Service Cuts

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson presented her first budget proposal on Tuesday, detailing plans that included cuts and trims to many city departments. The proposal earmarked investments for food programs and public bathrooms. Wilson stated the administration found a way to balance the budget without proposing new taxes and chart a path back to fiscal health since the pandemic.

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The proposal calls for the addition of 66 new police officer positions within the Seattle Police Department. However, City Council Budget Committee Chair Dan Strauss countered that the city's deficit was $25 million worse that year due to new investments, such as tiny house villages. The City Council will consider these proposals before adopting a budget in early December.

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Who's involved

  • Katie WilsonSeattle Mayor who introduced the budget proposal
  • SeattleCity whose budget and services are under review
  • city councilLegislative body tasked with reviewing and potentially changing the budget
  • Seattle Police DepartmentLaw enforcement agency that would receive new funding for 66 officer positions

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