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Seattle police could get more money, but what will staffing look like?

Mayor Katie Wilson's proposed 2027-28 biennium budget includes a $68 million boost for Seattle police. But council members debated what that would mean for staffing.

16 October 2026Live

Sources

The Seattle Times. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/seattle-police-could-get-more-money-but-what-will-staffing-look-like/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all

Mayor Katie Wilson's proposed 2027-28 biennium budget includes a $68 million boost for Seattle police. But council members debated what that would mean for staffing.

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