Committee advances budget changes and appointments
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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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The committee recommended that the City Council approve five reappointments to the Indigenous Advisory Council, each for a term ending July 31, 2028. It also recommended accepting specified outside funding and making changes to Seattle’s 2026 budget and 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program. A Tribal Nations Summit progress update was heard but did not result in a recorded action.
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- Recommended City Council confirmation of Suzanne Sailto, Luther F. Mills, Derrick Belgarde, Jeremy Takala, and Jaci S. McCormack for reappointment to the Indigenous Advisory Council through July 31, 2028; each recommendation received 5 votes in favor and no opposition.
- Recommended passage of CB 121252, authorizing acceptance and expenditure of specified grants, private funding, and subsidized loans and revising related budget and capital project allocations; vote was 5-0.
- Recommended passage of CB 121253, making 2026 budget and Capital Improvement Program changes, including appropriations, projects, positions, and provisos; vote was 4-1, with Robert Kettle opposed.
- Heard the Tribal Nations Summit Progress Update as an information item.
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