Human-service providers urge bigger wage increases, services as Seattle budget process opens
Representatives from the Seattle Human Services Coalition and allied groups told the Select Budget Committee on Sept. 25 that the mayor’s 2% provider pay increase is welcome but falls short of the UW‑recommended 7% increase; they asked for additional investment in seniors, survivors and food programs.
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Three representatives of the Seattle Human Services Coalition and allied organizations used the committee’s Sept. 25 public‑comment period to praise some elements of the mayor’s proposed budget and to press for larger investments in provider pay and services for seniors and survivors.
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