Today, we heard an announcement of a proposed Seattle Police union deal that could open the door to expanded use of police alternatives. 

There’s also been some positive news on the city budget – to the tune of about $14 million in unexpected revenue on the horizon. And the City Council recently approved a sales tax increase to fund public safety priorities. 

Lots of City Hall business to review with Seattle Times reporter David Kroman — and we also talk elections. 

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David Kroman, reporter, The Seattle Times

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Today, we heard an announcement of <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/new-seattle-police-contract-includes-pay-boost-increased-use-of-unarmed-crisis-response">a proposed Seattle Police union deal</a>&nbsp;that could open the door to expanded use of police alternatives.&nbsp;
There&rsquo;s also been some positive news on the city budget &ndash; to the tune of about $14 million in unexpected revenue on the horizon. And the City Council recently approved a sales tax increase to fund <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-council-approves-sales-tax-increase-for-public-safety/">public safety priorities</a>.&nbsp;
Lots of City Hall business to review with Seattle Times reporter David Kroman &mdash; and we also talk elections.&nbsp;
Guest
David Kroman, reporter, The Seattle Times
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<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/soundside/election-2025-seattle-mayoral-candidate-debate">Election 2025: Mayor Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson debate</a>
<a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-council-approves-sales-tax-increase-for-public-safety/">Seattle council approves sales tax increase for public safety</a>
<a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-officers-undermining-citys-police-alternative-report-says/">Seattle officers &lsquo;undermining&rsquo; city&rsquo;s police alternative, report says</a>
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We get news on a potential deal between the city and the Seattle police union, a slightly better city budget projection and how the city might spend the revenue from the sales tax increase 

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