One of the top issues facing Seattle City Council this year is the looming budget deficit. Next week, they’ll be asked to approve pay raises that would increase it.
SEATTLE — The City of Seattle is facing an expected budget shortfall of around $230 million by next year. But that deficit could increase even more by next week, if the Seattle City Council approves pay raises above what was budgeted for.
Next week, the Seattle City Council is expected to consider legislation allowing for pay raises for approximately 11,000 city employees. Although Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said they had budgeted for these increases, the cost ended up
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