Following the release of Mayor Bruce Harrell’s city budget proposal Sept. 24, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement:
“Mayor Bruce Harrell’s proposed budget invests in priorities that align with what voters want – it delivers on public safety, supports downtown revitalization, recruits more first responders, continues to support the CARE team and prepares the city to host the FIFA World Cup 2026. It is a clear demonstration that when we align resources and priorities, we can deliver for our community. Voters have consistently said the city should balance the budget without raising taxes, and the Mayor’s proposal honors that while still making historic investments in housing and preserving shelter beds for people experiencing homelessness.”
About The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
The Seattle Metropolitan (Seattle Metro) Chamber of Commerce is a regional business advocacy organization that helps our 2,500 members thrive in an equitable and inclusive regional economy. Founded in 1882 by local business leaders, the Chamber today is an independent organization representing a regional workforce of approximately 750,000. For more information, visit www.seattlechamber.com.