Here’s why the City of Seattle pays for raises for non-City employees
Over the 2027 - 2028 Biennium, the City will pay $21.3M in “inflationary adjustments” to nonprofits contracting with HSD. Because it’s the law.
By: CivicTide Team
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Why Not Try a By-Name List?
What we’re doing now on homelessness isn’t working so we may as well try something new.
By: CivicTide Team
Mayor hoarded 2026 treatment funding to pay for shelter expansion in 2027
Addiction treatment disappears in the Mayor’s shell game to balance the budget and create more shelter.
By: CivicTide Team
The Business Community Praises Mayor Wilson’s Budget – what’s up with that?
Hey, there’s no knocking positive reinforcement, even if unnecessary
By: CivicTide Team
With budget around the corner, Mayor releases Gun Violence Plan, ends SPD hiring bonuses and addiction treatment.
Mayor Wilson released her Gun Violence Plan after “freezing” SPD hiring bonuses and redirecting addiction recovery funds to her shelter expansion.
By: CivicTide Team
Council Recess – no meetings this week
Council returns from summer recess on Tuesday Sept. 8 – then all hell breaks loose. Seriously.
By: CivicTide Team
This site’s live but in progress
Lucky you! We invited some friends to look around as we prepare for public launch after Council recess.
By: CivicTide Team