By Aaron Allen

The Seattle Medium

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, joined by city officials and community advocates, announced a set of proposed budget investments Friday aimed at countering anticipated federal funding cuts under policies emerging from Washington, D.C.

Speaking at Seattle City Hall, Harrell described the 2026 budget proposal as a direct response to what he called “cruel, inhumane” federal rollbacks targeting immigrants and low-income communities.

“We’re here to announce critical investments as part of my 2026 proposed budget that makes a clear statement of who we are, what we prioritize, and who we stand with,” Harrell said. “They [federal policies] target our immigrant and refugee neighbors and slash federal support to vital services—something as simple as how one can eat

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