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Ferndale council adopts FY26 cuts; 0‑waste systems manager post eliminated, services to be absorbed by other departments
Summary
After extensive public comment and debate, the Ferndale City Council on Nov. 10 adopted a FY26 cost‑restructuring plan that eliminates the city’s 0‑waste systems manager position and reallocates its resident‑facing duties to the Department of Public Works and city management.
Ferndale — After more than an hour of public comment and council debate, the Ferndale City Council on Nov. 10 adopted a fiscal year 2026 cost‑restructuring plan that includes eliminating the city’s 0‑waste systems manager position and reallocating those duties to the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the city manager’s office.
City Manager Colleen told the council the state’s FY26 budget cuts to constitutional and statutory revenue sharing require roughly $222,000 in general‑fund reductions this year and larger recurring cuts in subsequent years. Her recommendation package included reducing a print newsletter, auditing software and telecom subscriptions, pursuing even‑year local elections and shifting the 0‑waste manager’s duties into DPW and other offices to achieve a cited net general‑fund savings of about $148,000.
Residents and commissioners urged a different path. Jim Janowicz, a…
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