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Includes Seattle Police Department (~$385M), Seattle Fire Department (increased firefighter recruits), and Office of Emergency Management. The FY2025 budget expanded the definition of public safety, resulting in a 48.2% YoY increase. SPD staffing and retention bonuses are a major driver.
Biennial budget with expanded public safety definition and increased SPD funding.
Only NO vote; cited insufficient progressive revenue
General Fund allocation fell 70.2% in FY2025 because the Levy to Move Seattle expired at end of 2024. However, SDOT's total budget remains much larger ($700M+) through other funding sources. The 8% GF baseline cut affects road maintenance and transit operations funded through the general fund.
Included 8% cut to SDOT General Fund baseline after levy expiration.
Opposed cuts to transportation
HSD all-fund budget is $385M; the General Fund portion is $264M. Includes expanded behavioral health support, shelter operations, and rental assistance programs. FY2025 saw a 3.5% increase, continuing a multi-year growth trend under both Harrell and the new council.
Secured $1.25M for reproductive care and $1M for bike lanes.
Passed 8-1
General Government saw a 42.3% increase in FY2025, driven by expanded city administration costs, IT infrastructure investments, and legal department growth. This is the second largest General Fund category at 22.5%.
No specific legislation tracked for this category yet.
GF allocation reduced 3.8% in FY2025 as $8.8M shifted from the Park District to core operations. Total parks funding includes the Seattle Park District levy, which provides additional resources outside the General Fund.
No specific legislation tracked for this category yet.
The General Fund portion ($57M) is modest, but total housing investment reached a record $342M in FY2025 through the Housing Levy, JumpStart tax revenue, and federal grants. Programs include affordable housing construction, homeownership assistance, and anti-displacement efforts.
No specific legislation tracked for this category yet.
Utilities & Environment covers Seattle City Light (electricity), Seattle Public Utilities (water, drainage, solid waste), and related environmental programs. Most utility funding comes from ratepayer revenue rather than the General Fund, so the GF share is small at 1%.
No specific legislation tracked for this category yet.
vs. Eddie Lin
Balanced — budget adds up correctly
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