During a recent government meeting, officials discussed the pressing need for equitable funding across various communities, emphasizing the importance of fairness in resource allocation. The conversation highlighted the deployment statistics, revealing that the city of SeaTac accounts for approximately 15.1 percent of the organization’s deliverables, based on the number of personnel deployed in the area.

A significant concern raised was the impact of rising service costs on SeaTac's budget for 2025. Officials acknowledged that the increase in costs has been surprising and challenging for the city’s financial planning. Over the past two years, the organization has undergone a comprehensive overhaul of its business practices, collaborating with Sea of Partners to ensure transparent allocation of funds.

The meeting revealed that while the organization’s expenditures have surged by 19.7 percent during this period, the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) costs have only risen by 0.7 percent. This disparity underscores the financial pressures facing SeaTac and the necessity for a strategic approach to budgeting and funding in the coming years.