Mayor proposes 2026 budget that makes record investments in affordable housing, doubles the CARE department’s crisis responders, and protects critical services from the Trump administration’s threats

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his 2026 budget proposal aimed at making progress on Seattle’s greatest challenges with investments in increasing affordability, improving public safety, addressing homelessness, and responding to changing federal policy and funding threats.

While the City faced a nearly $150 million revenue shortfall and further financial risk stemming from the Trump administration’s threats to federal funding, the mayor’s proposal represents a balanced budget that that makes smart investments in local priorities and preserves the social safety net to advance h

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