Seattle City Budget with Doug Trumm

In this week"s episode, reporter Ray Dubicki is joined by The Urbanist"s executive director Doug Trumm to discuss allocations and adjustments as Seattle"s budget season moves into high gear. The City has about $1.7 billion to spend, and there"s no end of things folks are asking for. That list includes a lot of requests for street renovations and pedestrian improvements that we"re quite fond of. But first the council has come up with ways to close the expected $140 million deficit, a gap that is projected to increase over the coming years. It"s a glimpse into some interesting Seattle leadership dynamics. Of course, we want to know your thoughts, opinions, and budget wishlist. Reach out to us at podcast [at] theurbanist.org.   As always, you can find The Urbanist podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and other major platforms. And if you are enjoying the podcast, be sure to offer a “like” or “thumbs up” on your favorite platform. It’s a great way to spread the word to new listeners.