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Aug 7, 2026

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Committee advances budget changes and appointments

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Briefing

Aug 4, 2026

Committee advances budget changes and appointments

The committee recommended passage of two budget measures, including one changing appropriations, capital projects, positions, and provisos; the broader funding ordinance passed on a 5-0 recommendation, while the other budget bill received a 4-1 recommendation.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Finance committee recommends budget amendments

The committee recommended that City Council pass two ordinances (CB 121208 and CB 121209) to amend the 2025 and 2026 budgets and their Capital Improvement Programs; both recommendations passed the committee unanimously (5-0).

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Briefing

May 15, 2026

Committee confirms new finance director

The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met May 15, 2026. The committee recommended that the City Council confirm Dwight D. Dively as Director of Finance for a term to December 31, 2029. The committee also discussed two ordinances amending the 2025 and 2026 Budgets and Capital Improvement Programs. Four members were present and one was excused; the meeting ran from 2:03 p.m. to 2:43 p.m.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Committee recommends Council pass World Cup budget ordinance; reviews Centennial Accord and discusses finance director appointment

At the May 5, 2026 Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meeting, members reviewed the Centennial Accord (Inf 2887), recommended that City Council pass CB 121201 (ordinance related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup) as amended, and discussed the appointment of Dwight D. Dively as Director of Finance (Appt 03468).

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Committee recommends passage of three ordinances and hears State–City Tribal Relations Framework

The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met April 7, 2026, 9:30–11:37 a.m. (Council Chamber, City Hall). Members Dan Strauss, Maritza Rivera, and Joy Hollingsworth were present; Robert Kettle and Rob Saka were excused. The Committee recommended City Council passage of CB 121184, CB 121185 (as amended), and CB 121187, and heard Information Item Inf 2873 (State and City Tribal Relations Framework). Votes were 3–0 in favor on the listed bills.

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Briefing

Mar 30, 2026

Committee discussed ordinances on transitional encampment leases and 2026 budget amendments for homelessness response

Seattle City Council Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met March 30, 2026 at 9:30 AM in the Council Chamber. The committee discussed CB 121184 (expanding the Director of Finance and Administrative Services’ authority to execute leases for transitional encampment purposes) and CB 121185 (amending the 2026 Budget and 2026–2031 CIP related to the City’s response to homelessness). No committee votes or final actions are recorded in the minutes. Meeting adjourned at 11:09 AM. Attendance: 5 present, 1 excused, 1 late arrival.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee hears SPU Tribal and Native communities engagement briefing (Inf 2860)

On March 17, 2026 the Seattle City Council Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met (9:32 a.m.–10:39 a.m.). Councilmember Dan Strauss presided. Members Dan Strauss, Maritza Rivera, Robert Kettle, and Rob Saka were present; Joy Hollingsworth was excused. The committee heard Information Item Inf 2860: "Seattle Public Utilities Tribal Governments and Native Communities Engagement." Presenters listed on the agenda included Andrew Lee and Kyle Iron Lightning (Seattle Public Utilities) and Francesca Murnan (Office of Intergovernmental Affairs). The minutes record the information item was heard; no committee action is recorded.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Committee heard levy capacity update and 2019–2026 budget review (Mar 3, 2026)

On March 3, 2026 the Seattle City Council Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee (Chair Dan Strauss) met from 9:30 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. with five members present. The committee heard Inf. 2846 (City of Seattle Levy Capacity Update) and Inf. 2845 (2019–2026 Budget Review) as information items; no committee action is recorded in the minutes.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Committee confirms City Budget Office director; hears Indigenous Planning Program overview

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met February 17, 2026 at 9:30 AM in Council Chamber, City Hall. Presiding Officer: Councilmember Dan Strauss. Four members present (Strauss, Rivera, Hollingsworth, Saka); one excused (Kettle). The Committee recommended City Council confirm Aly Pennucci as Director, City Budget Office (term to December 31, 2029) by a 4–0 vote, and heard an informational briefing on the Indigenous Planning Program. Meeting adjourned at 10:41 AM.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Committee recommends City Council pass Social Housing Tax ordinance as amended; City Budget Office appointment discussed

The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met February 3, 2026 at 9:30 AM in Council Chamber, City Hall. Presiding Officer: Councilmember Dan Strauss. Members present: Dan Strauss, Maritza Rivera, Joy Hollingsworth, Robert Kettle, Rob Saka, Dionne Foster (attendance varied by item). Business included discussion of Appt 03442 (Aly Pennucci, Director, City Budget Office) and consideration of CB 121153 (Social Housing Tax). The Committee recommended City Council pass CB 121153 as amended (In favor: Strauss, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Saka; Opposed: None). The appointment was discussed; no committee vote on the appointment is recorded. Meeting adjourned at 10:34 AM.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Committee discussed Social Housing Tax ordinance (CB 121153)

The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met January 20, 2026 (9:30–9:51 a.m.). Councilmember Dan Strauss presided; five members were present and one (Maritza Rivera) was excused. The committee discussed CB 121153, an ordinance authorizing an interlocal agreement with the Seattle Social Housing Developer and creating the Social Housing Tax Fund; no committee action or vote is recorded in these minutes.

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Briefing

Dec 3, 2025

Committee hears Tribal update and unanimously recommends confirmation of four appointments to Indigenous advisory bodies

On December 3, 2025 (9:34 a.m.–11:03 a.m.) the Seattle City Council Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met in Council Chamber, City Hall. Presiding Officer: Councilmember Dan Strauss. Present: Strauss, Maritza Rivera, Robert Kettle, Sara Nelson, Rob Saka. The committee heard Inf 2805 (Tribal Governments and Native Communities Update) and recommended City Council confirm four appointments to the Indigenous Advisory Council and the Seattle Indian Services Commission. All recommendations were unanimous (5–0).

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