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Sumner holds public hearing on mid‑biennial budget amendment as residents question $35,000 in legal fees
Summary
At a Nov. 24 special meeting, Sumner city staff presented a mid‑biennial budget amendment and residents criticized an additional $35,000 in legal fees tied to a land‑use dispute; the council will take final action Dec. 1.
Sumner — The Sumner City Council opened a public hearing on Nov. 24 on a mid‑biennial amendment to the 2025–26 budget, during which the city’s chief financial officer outlined changes across general, special revenue, capital and utility funds and several programmatic adjustments.
Cassandra Raymond, the city’s chief financial officer, told the council the mid‑biennial review is required under state law (RCW 35A.34.130) and is intended to keep the biennial budget current. She outlined revenue and expenditure recognitions for municipal services including metro animal services, cemetery operations, community court, municipal court…
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