The Seattle City Council’s budget committee unanimously passed the 2026 budget, making record investments in improving safety and affordability for working families.

“From the start, I have said this budget needs to be about making Seattle safer and more affordable for working families. I’m proud that today, the Council passed a budget that does just that,” said Councilmember Dan Strauss (District 6), Chair of the Select Budget Committee.

“We are making record-high investments in housing. We are doubling the size of our crisis response teams. And, while the federal government steps back from its most basic responsibilities, we’re stepping up to safeguard Seattleites by making stronger investments in food programs, immigration defense, and shelter. We are living in uncertain times,

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