Seattle Human Services Coalition 2008 City of Seattle Budget $4.5 million for human needs! |
The City of Seattle's final budget made the most “adds” toward meeting basic human needs than any other category.
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$135,000
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$750,000
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$250,000
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$350,000
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$14,542
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$124,332
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$19,400
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$20,000
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$200,000
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$400,000
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$500,000
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Office of Housing
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$1,150,000
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Department of Neighborhoods
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$100,000
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Emergency Preparedness
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$500,000
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Total additions made by the Seattle City Council recommended by SHSC members for 2008 budget: $4,513,274
It is heartening to note that the Seattle City Council “adds” came on top of $4.7 million added by the mayor in his proposed budget.