Seattle City Councilmembers Joy Hollingsworth and Bob Kettle discussed a new contract that gives Seattle police officers a 13% pay raise. This raise makes them the highest paid officers in Washington state. The discussion took place on a program hosted by Brian Callanan. The councilmembers explained what the city expects from officers in return for the higher pay.
The councilmembers also talked about a recent economic forecast and its possible impact on Seattle’s budget planning. They answered questions from the public about the city’s financial plans and public safety priorities for October 2025…