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Residents press council on $1.1 million projected 2026 budget deficit; city manager to return with options
Summary
Multiple residents criticized projected 2026 deficits and urged spending cuts rather than new taxes; the city manager told council staff will present options and that Spokane Valley's shortfall is smaller than neighboring jurisdictions but still requires choices.
Several residents used the council’s public comment period to press elected officials about the city’s projected $1.1 million deficit for the 2026 budget.
Mike Dolan told the council he had warned for two years about an approaching deficit and accused the council of “spend[ing] recklessly” on projects such as street redesigns and a city center. "All I see is raising taxes and fees," Dolan said, asking why the city faced a deficit while showing reserves and…
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