city of Seattle budget

Cathy Moore proposed the 2% tax to protect housing and food assistance programs, based on the statewide model 63% of voters opted to keep this election.

This week Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his proposed budget for 2024. Approximately 6,000 city workers are in the middle of contract negotiations at the same time, pushing for more pay.

The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit that seeks to overturn the city’s recently passed payroll tax, known as “JumpStart…

The City of Seattle is facing no shortage of challenges right now. In addition to lingering smoke and the COVID-19 pandemic, city leaders also are…

Seattle leaders were busy last week. The City Council passed a budget rebalancing package that includes cuts to the Seattle Police Department. A day…

The announced retirement of Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best is yet another challenge for the city, as leaders pledge to reimagine public safety in…

Budget changes in Seattle could upend how the city responds to encampments of people living outside in tents and makeshift houses.This week, a majority of…

You can expect to see more police in Seattle soon. The 2013 city budget includes money to hire additional cops with an emphasis on fighting violent…