Today, the City Council's Select Budget Committee, chaired by Councilmember Dan Strauss of District 6, is set to vote on Seattle's 2025-26 budget. Amendments to key tax legislation, including the JumpStart Payroll Expense Tax and several capital gains proposals, are still under consideration, according to the Seattle City Council blog.
After several rounds of debate and public input, Chair Strauss has scheduled an additional public comment period before today's committee meeting, which begins at 9:30 a.m. This follows four prior public comment sessions and two extended hearings, in addition to the discussions that have taken place since Mayor Bruce Harrell presented his budget proposal to the council on September 24.
Those interested in participating in the discussion can attend in person at Seattle City Hall or join remotely. Participation details can be found on the Seattle City Council website. For in-person comments, sign-up sheets will be available at the front of the Council Chambers.
On Thursday, the full Council is scheduled to convene. With the committee votes processed, a final decision on the budget and related legislation is expected, shaping Seattle's economic direction for the coming years.
