Seattle City Council Select Budget Committee Agenda
The meeting focuses on the 2027-2028 Proposed Budget, with Central Staff presenting analyses on budget balancing and identifying department-specific policy options. The agenda includes briefings and discussions regarding the Seattle Police Department, the Seattle Fire Department, Community Assisted Response and Engagement, as well as the Human Services Department and the United Care Team.
Jul 28, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Seattle City Council Agenda
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The meeting focused on the Public Safety Committee's review of Council Bill 121248, which proposes updating the City's drug policy regarding the enforcement of crimes related to controlled substances. Key discussion topics included establishing field-based, pre-booking diversion as the preferred enforcement approach through direct 'warm handoff' transfers to recovery service providers. The committee also considered technical amendments concerning data collection requirements, reporting on diversion referrals, and the responsibilities of recovery service organizations in maintaining participant demographics and outcomes.