Mayor Katie Wilson’s plan calls for opening more than 400 shelter units by the end of 2026 and nearly 1,000 by the end of 2027. She has also proposed expanding a “Streets to Housing” approach that began in Pioneer Square, coordinating agencies and service providers to match people experiencing homelessness with shelter and services suited to their needs.

The approach would use regularly updated, “by-name” lists to help partners coordinate their work. Wilson has said the goal is to move people indoors while keeping public spaces usable, rather than shifting people from one neighborhood to another. Councilmember Robert Kettle said he expects amendments to the shelter funding but does not believe the $37 million allocation is in jeopardy.

Councilmember Rob Saka is proposing a new, professionally operated shelter for veterans experiencing homelessness in West Seattle. Councilmember Maritza Rivera is seeking $418,000 over two years for a partnership with the National Network for Safe Communities. Its focused-deterrence model combines law enforcement, community members and local services to discourage gun violence while offering support to people who want to leave it behind.

Rivera also reiterated her support for dissolving the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, saying she had joined a county councilmember in calling for an end to the agency. An outside audit found nearly $17 million in missing funds that may not be recovered. The audit did not find evidence of fraud, but attributed the losses to chronic financial mismanagement. Rivera said the city and county may now have to provide financial support to the authority, money she argued could otherwise have gone to treatment.

The proposed budget closes a $175 million deficit without major new taxes, including $50 million in spending cuts and the elimination of 128 full-time positions. Council amendments could change the mayor’s proposal before the final vote.