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Everett opens public hearings on 2026 budget and property tax levies; staff projects 1% levy growth
Summary
Finance staff presented the proposed 2026 operating budget and the regular and EMS property‑tax levy ordinances (each including a 1% levy increase), described revenue allocation across jurisdictions, and opened public hearings that remain open to Nov. 19.
City finance staff presented the proposed 2026 operating budget and the city’s property‑tax levy ordinances for general government and emergency medical services (EMS). The presentations described the citywide revenue and expenditure picture, how property‑tax dollars are distributed among jurisdictions, and the staff assumptions used for the six‑year forecast.
Key figures in the presentation: The proposed 2026 regular levy amount shown to council was approximately $42.4 million and the EMS levy approximately $10.4 million, plus additional amounts for new construction, annexations, state‑assessed utilities and refund levies. Staff noted the long‑running effect of Washington’s 1% property‑tax limit: they illustrated that the…
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