2025-2026 Biennial Budget

In the fall of 2024, the City Council will review and adopt the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget. The Preliminary Budget was released on September 25, 2024. Scroll to the bottom of the page to select specific budget sections.

Budget Review Process

As prescribed by Washington State Law, the City Manager submits a proposed budget for City Council review and adoption. Community members are invited to attend and participate in budget meetings starting in October. The 2025-2026 Biennial Budget will be discussed during the following City Council meetings:

October 1 - City Council Special Meeting
2025-2026 Biennial Budget Workshop: Budget Overview and Capital Improvement Program Review

October 15 - City Council Regular Meeting
2025-2026 Biennial Budget Workshop: Public Hearing, Revenue Forecast, Operating Budget, and Budget Proposals

November 4 - City Council Special Meeting
2025-2026 Biennial Budget Workshop (if needed)

November 19 - City Council Regular Meeting
2025-2026 Biennial Budget Workshop: Public Hearing, Third Quarter 2024 Financial Status Update and Budget Amending Ordinance; Adoption of NORCOM Resolutions; First Reading of the 2025 Property Tax Ordinances.

December 3 - City Council Regular Meeting
2025-2026 Biennial Budget Adoption