Seattle Council Considers $9.1B Budget Shifting Police and Fire Funds
Seattle officials discussed a $9.1 billion budget that would raise police funding while cutting fire department resources, aiming to change how public‑safety funds are allocated.
GMNA Seattle
On October 15, 2026, the Seattle City Council debated a city budget totaling $9.1 billion that proposes higher funding for the police department and lower funding for the fire department.
The proposal is part of the city’s review of its budget for the upcoming fiscal year and is intended to reshape public‑safety spending.
