Central staff: SDOT’s 2027 proposal shows near 7% spending drop and broad program cuts
Central staff told the Seattle select budget committee that SDOT’s 2027 proposed budget reflects an almost 7% decrease from 2026, with roughly $18 million of operating cuts spread across programs and potential impacts to maintenance, response times and long-term asset condition.
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Central staff presented the Seattle Department of Transportation’s proposed 2027 budget, saying it “reflects an overall almost 7% decrease in spending when compared to the 2026 adopted budget.” Amanda Allen (central staff) said the executive’s proposal offsets some reductions with assumed passage of a transit measure and $20.4 million in appropriations but still spreads roughly $18 million of operating cuts across multiple programs to limit concentrated harm.
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