2027-2028 Budget adoption (CB 121342)

At a glance

• What: CB 121342, the 2027 budget adoption ordinance including the Capital Improvement Program and position modifications, plus Resolution 32226 endorsing the 2028 budget and the Council changes to the 2027-2028 proposed budget. Requires a two-thirds vote of the Council.
• Next step: Select Budget Committee meeting on November 13 with about 40 items, including the 2027 property tax levy (CB 121315, an increase over 2026), a $63,500,000 loan to the Transportation Fund (CB 121325) and a $3,221,341 bridge loan to the Seattle Center UTGO Bond Fund (CB 121324).
• Background: department reviews are tracked at 2026 Budget department reviews (Select Budget Committee).

Sources

• https://legistar2.granicus.com/seattle/meetings/2026/11/6773_A_Select_Budget_Committee_26-11-13_Committee_Agenda.pdf

Log

2026-11-04 - Select Budget Committee

• Central Staff introduction and overview of the Chair's Balancing Package; no votes.

2026-11-05 - Select Budget Committee

• Public hearing in two sessions on the 2027-2028 Proposed Budget, 2027 revenue sources including a possible property tax levy increase, and the 2027-2032 CIP.

2026-11-13 - Select Budget Committee

• Scheduled: budget adoption agenda posted (40 items).