Highlights of the mayor’s proposed budget

Following are highlights of the mayor’s proposed budget in the five areas:

• Public safety - 20 additional police officers; 15 additional firefighters to complete establishment of four-person crews on all fire engines; 24 new red light cameras; six new park rangers; new downtown Medic One Motorcycle teams; and continued police emphasis patrols downtown and in southeast Seattle.
• Transportation - additional neighborhood-based projects, such as sidewalks and other pedestrian focused efforts; and operation of the South Lake Union line of the Seattle Streetcar and planning for additional lines.
• Neighborhood enrichment - parks expansion and development; a new trail around Lake Union; helping nonprofit organizations acquire surplus schools; and additional neighborhood arts programs.
• Climate protection - programs to help residents and businesses reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency in city of Seattle buildings.
• Customer service - new 311 call center providing callers with a single number to call for non-emergency assistance.

Capitol Hill on 15th could use some more police officers.


From www.ci.seattle.wa.us