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City staff warns tight budget could constrain climate projects; fleet electrification briefed for future board review
Summary
City staff told the board Spokane faces a difficult budget environment — lower sales-tax revenue and tariff-related cost pressures — and that departments are pausing new full-time hires; staff said fleet electrification and other climate-related work will be presented to the board for discussion and planning.
City staff briefed the Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board on near-term budget constraints and signaled upcoming presentations on fleet electrification that could inform board priorities.
A municipal budget snapshot presented by staff noted an unusual January dip in sales tax receipts and national economic risks that together may create a multi‑million-dollar gap in the city’s revenues. Staff said tariff volatility is increasing procurement costs…
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