What's in Seattle's budget? Mapping the $8.9 billion spending plan Mayor Harrell leaves for Wilson

By: Teo Popescu

8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2025

The Seattle City Council on Friday approved Mayor Bruce Harrell’s $9 billion dollar budget for 2026. That means when Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson takes office in January, she and the new City Council will inherit those funding choices. Here’s what to know in the meantime — explained in pizza terms.

The bakers

Seven of the nine incumbent City Council members will remain, with two newcomers taking office.

The pie

Source and notes

Source: Seattle City Council Budget Office

Credits

Story: Teo Popescu

Design: Teo Popescu

Editor: Liz Brazile

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