2025 Select Budget Committee

Committee Members

Meeting Location, Dates and Times

The Select Budget Committee will meet at City Hall, Council Chambers, unless noted otherwise.

Visit the Council Budget Basics website for details on the budget process.

Scheduled Select Budget Committee meetings:

  • September 25 and 26 @ 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
  • September 29 and 30 at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
  • October 7 @  1 p.m. and 5 p.m. – Public Hearing 
    • Remote public comment begins at 1 p.m.
    • In-person public comment begins at 5 p.m.
  • October 8 @ 2 p.m.
  • October 15, 16 and 17 @ 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
  • October 20 @ 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. 
  • October 28, 29 and 30 @ 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
  • November 5 @ 9:30 a.m.
  • November 6 @ 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. – Public Hearing
    • Remote public comment begins at 1 p.m.
    • In-person public comment begins at 5 p.m.
  • November 14 @ 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
  • November 17 @ 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
  • November 20 @ 9:30 a.m.
Dates Time Topic
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 9:30 a.m. High-level review of the April revenue update and its impact on 2025 and 2026 budgets, Carryforward ordinance, review of 2025 Statements of Legislative Intent (SLIs), and discussion of budget reforms
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 9:30 a.m. Mid-year Supplemental Budget

Quorum

Five Councilmembers constitute a quorum for this Committee.

City Council

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Meet the Council

The Seattle City Council establishes City policy through enactment of ordinances (laws) and adoption of resolutions. The City Council also approves and adopts the City's budget. The nine Council members and their legislative assistants are part of the City of Seattle Legislative Department.