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flag Seattle's mayor proposes an $8.9B 2026 budget with new taxes to avoid layoffs and fund safety, housing, and infrastructure.

flag Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has proposed an $8.9 billion 2026 budget that avoids layoffs and relies on voter approval of new taxes, including a public safety sales tax and a business tax overhaul, to address a projected shortfall. flag The plan allocates $349.5 million to affordable housing, $225 million to homelessness response, and funds for park rangers, graffiti removal, and street cleaning. flag It also includes investments in food access, childcare, and infrastructure improvements, such as removing vehicle barriers ahead of the 2026 World Cup. flag The budget, which faces scrutiny over spending and tax measures, will undergo public review with hearings in October and November, and a final vote expected by year-end.

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