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Edmonds holds public hearing on mid‑biennium budget modification as residents press for transparency
Summary
The Edmonds City Council opened a public hearing on changes to the 2025‑26 budget on Oct. 7 after a staff finance briefing and public testimony calling for clearer accounting of a $2.3 million interfund service‑charge shortfall and details on the administration—s plan to find $5 million in new non‑tax revenue.
The Edmonds City Council opened a public hearing on proposed mid‑biennium modifications to the 2025‑26 budget on Oct. 7, after a finance presentation and a series of public comments urging greater transparency about revenues and service reductions.
Finance staff presented an August financial report showing sales tax roughly flat with a modest uptick from last year and an ongoing review of capital project reporting. Director Gould told the council the general fund picture is affected by one‑time actions, including an interfund loan, and said staff are working to clean up capital…
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