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Committee previews confirmation hearing for Ali Panucci as Seattle budget director
Summary
The Seattle City Council committee held a first-step introduction for interim City Budget Director Ali Panucci on Feb. 3, 2026, focusing on her background, budget philosophy and how she would address the city's structural deficit; a full Q&A and a confirmation vote are scheduled for Feb. 17.
Seattle — The Finance, Native Communities and Tribal Governments Committee on Feb. 3 held an introductory session for Ali Panucci, Mayor Wilson's nominee to lead the City Budget Office, with members pressing her on transparency, the city's structural deficit and funding priorities for city assets such as Seattle Center.
Panucci, introduced by Deputy Mayor Brian Surratt, framed her approach to the office around transparency and process improvement, saying, "the budget is really where we put values into action." She told the committee she will distribute written answers to members' submitted questions next week and return for a fuller Q&A and a possible confirmation vote on Feb. 17.
Why it matters: The budget director prepares the city's annual spending plan…
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