City Council passed the 2023-24 biennial budget on Nov. 8. Across all funds, the City of SeaTac’s two-year budget is $162.3 million dollars.
SeaTac Veterans Memorial Ceremony features moving speeches by Mayor Jake Simpson and Sergeant Jeffrey A. Guite
The local Veterans Memorial honors military members of the past and present from every community and incorporates engraved tiles as a lasting way to remember loved ones. The SeaTac memorial was originally dedicated in 2019.
City Council approves additional funding for organization that will provide rental assistance
City Council approved additional funding for the African Community Housing & Development organization Tuesday night. The $150,000 in additional funding came from the City’s General Fund and is expected to be divvied out by the group for rental assistance to members of the community.
City Council approved to fund the development of the Tourism Destination Development Plan
City Council voted to fund the development of the Tourism Destination Development Plan Tuesday night for $99,985.
Conversations with the City Manager Carl Cole: City will present new budget to Council in November
The City of SeaTac operates on a two-year budget cycle. Every two years, the City Manager presents a preliminary budget to the City Council. The City Council reviews the preliminary budget, makes recommendations and then approves a final budget.
SeaTac police present updated crime stats to City Council, 205 arrests made this year
So far this year there have been 399 crimes against people. These stats include cases of human trafficking, homicide and kidnapping.
SeaTac City Council approves contract to replace playground equipment at Community Center
The selection of the playground equipment was based on the number of possible play activities, unique design, and visual appearance. It is anticipated the playground equipment will be installed in late 2022 or early 2023.
SeaTac hosts volunteer appreciation lunch with Mayor, Councilmembers in attendance
This year, event attendees totaled 65 comprising of volunteers, staff, Mayor Jake Simpson, Councilmembers Peter Kwon and Iris Guzmán, and City Manager Carl Cole. The City Council and staff were thankful to gather once again to show appreciation for the countless time and effort given by volunteers.
Local students learn about government from SeaTac City Manager
Nearly three dozen seventh graders from Highline Big Picture School walked to SeaTac City Hall to learn more about their local government. Accompanied by their teachers, the students spent more than an hour in Council Chambers hearing how municipal government works from SeaTac City Manager, Carl Cole. The students learned about different types of government … Continue reading Local students learn about government from SeaTac City Manager
City of SeaTac posts 2023-24 preliminary Biennial Budget
The City of SeaTac is working on its 2023-24 biennial budget. The two-year biennial budget is passed by Council and administered by the City Manager. State laws requires a preliminary budget to be presented by the first Monday in October. The preliminary budget shows a complete financial picture, showing expenditures requested by each department … Continue reading City of SeaTac posts 2023-24 preliminary Biennial Budget