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Seattle Public Utilities' Strategic Plan Prepares for Climate Change and Earthquakes, Public Input Welcomed at City Council Meeting

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Published on July 24, 2024
Seattle Public Utilities' Strategic Plan Prepares for Climate Change and Earthquakes, Public Input Welcomed at City Council MeetingSource: City of Seattle

Seattle keeps pumping clean water and managing waste thanks to Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), the city's survival mechanisms are evolving, facing off with climate change headwinds, the rumbling threat of earthquakes, and the zigzag of material costs; SPU's Strategic Business Plan (SBIdotP) Update gives us their playbook for the next inning from 2025 to 2030.

To stay ahead of the curve and keep Seattle's environment healthy amid all these unpredictabilities, SPU employees tirelessly provide the essentials, like drinking water and sewer services, while also plotting long-term strategy; particularly on August 14 when public comment sways into City Hall for the City Council’s Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee's mulling over of the SBP update.

As per the overview of its SBP released recently, it's clear SPU is angling to ensure that the essential services they deliver continue to reach every Seattleite equitably, while also armoring the populace and environment against the health hazards if you've got a question or thought on how they're doing it or what they plan to do, SPU wants you to shoot it over to [email protected].

The Council Committee meeting will kick off precisely at 2 p.m., sharp at the Council Chambers in City Hall at 600 Fourth Ave., Seattle, Washington 98104.