Description
Title: Appointment of Aly Pennucci as Director, City Budget Office, for a term to December 31, 2029.
Summary
On January 9, 2026, Mayor Katie B. Wilson submitted a confirmation packet to the Seattle City Council for the appointment of Aly Pennucci as the City Budget Director and head of the City Budget Office (CBO). With over 17 years of experience in public policy and fiscal management, including roles in Whatcom County and Seattle's Council Central Staff, Pennucci aims to address Seattle's significant structural budget deficit while promoting transparency and inclusivity in the budgeting process. Her appointment is critical as the city faces rising community needs and ongoing economic uncertainty. Pennucci's leadership is expected to foster collaboration between the Mayor's office and the City Council, ensuring budget decisions reflect community priorities and improve outcomes for residents, especially those most affected by budget cuts.