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Sequim finance director flags street fund shortfall and tourism‑linked revenue dips in Q1 report
Summary
The city’s Q1 financial review showed salary and benefit timing pressures, the street operations fund below policy minimum, a classification change required by the state auditor for a flexible spending account, and early signs of tourism‑linked revenue softening; water connection fees have increased year‑to‑date.
Finance Director Sue Hagener briefed the Sequim City Council on the city’s financial performance through the first three months of 2025, describing several items staff will continue to monitor and possible future budget action.
Hagener said she does not place too much weight on a single quarter but identified three areas of concern: salaries and benefits are running over budget in some departments — she attributed that in part to late ratification and timing…
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