publicola.com/2026/10/27/council-budget-amendments-already-top-80-million-in-new-spending-and-thats-before-the-big-stuff Council Budget Amendments Already Top $80 Million in New Spending—and That’s Before the Big Stuff
Seattle councilmembers have floated over 160 budget amendments adding more than $80 million in general fund spending, before reaching police, transportation and human services. About $26 million of newly found JumpStart and forecast money is up for competing claims, while Mayor Wilson urges one-time spending only.
— via PubliCola, ericacbarnett
