Outline of the Seattle Budget Story

1). Mayor Greg Nickels is making major cuts across the board for the city

• 30 city employees will lose their jobs
• Libraries will close for a week in the summer
• Most departments will take a 1-3% cut

2). Seattle is in a budget crisis

• $29.5 million shortfall
• There will be a $40 million shortfall in 2010

3). Final cuts will be made by May 1st

• Nickels will brief City Council on Monday
• Public Hearing Wednesday
• No vote is neccessary