Seattle’s Free School Meals Debate | Seattle News

Seattle’s City Hall is locked in a heated debate over funding universal free meals for all students — a move Mayor Katie Wilson backs using reserve funds, but council members are pushing to use the strained General Fund instead, sparking concerns about budget priorities and who truly benefits most. With a July 28 vote on an FEPP levy amendment and an August 4 review of the General Fund plan, the city faces a high-stakes budget puzzle where hunger, equity, and fiscal responsibility collide. 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/99969290261e5bbd