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Liberty Lake council adopts 2026 budget 4–2 after debate over $12,000 GSI membership
Summary
The Liberty Lake City Council adopted the 2026 budget (Ordinance 3-13) on Dec. 8, 2025, by a 4–2 vote after debate over a $12,000 membership in GSI and concerns about projected shortfalls; council members disagreed on indirect economic benefits, fairness and the city’s fiscal priorities.
The Liberty Lake City Council adopted the city’s 2026 budget (Ordinance 3-13) on Dec. 8, 2025, by a 4–2 vote after a sustained discussion about whether to include a $12,000 membership in GSI, a regional economic-development organization. Council members voted by position: Ball, Dunne, Kurtz and Kennedy voted yes; Mayor Pro Tem Cargill and Spencer voted no.
City staff presented two adoption pathways: adopt the budget as submitted with the GSI membership included, or adopt an amended version that removes the $12,000 line item. Mark and Kyle (city staff) told the council they had signature copies ready for either route. "We can…
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