Seattle's Budget Crisis and Smart Fixes | Seattle News

Seattle’s facing a $175 million budget shortfall, and Councilmember Robert Kettle is calling for smarter spending and taxing—no more tax hikes when residents are already stretched thin. He’s pushing for a priority-based budget that funds essentials first, cutting wasteful spending like a $2.5M police recruiting contract and scrutinizing consultant deals. He also wants to reform the Jumpstart Payroll Tax to make it fairer and more sustainable, keeping businesses in town without driving them out. The city’s balancing act between revenue and retention is just beginning. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8223176d3435b67d