Seattle mayor, council clash over universal meals
Seattle is embroiled in a fight over funding universal free school meals, as the City Council delayed the start and redirected funds to a voucher program aimed at minority families, while members argue for means-testing and sustainability. After days of clashes, a plan surfaced to fund universal meals via the city’s general fund for 2026–2027, with Mayor Wilson defending the levy-backed approach and vowing eventual universal coverage.