Lake Stevens Sewer District reports modest midyear budget shift, projects 5% M&O decrease

Sep 24, 2026

District staff presented monthly financials through June 2026 and a midyear budget update showing about a 5% projected decrease in maintenance-and-operations expenses; officials said reserves are being managed to avoid annual rate increases.

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The Lake Stevens Sewer District presented its monthly financials through June 2026 and a midyear budget update at the Sept. 23 joint utility meeting, with staff telling commissioners the update is meant to 'true up' expectations for the year. Andrea Wright, a district commissioner, said the midyear review shows 'about a 5% decrease overall in the M and O expenses that we're expecting.'

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