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Liberty Lake council adopts staff budget adjustments, trims special‑events and moves on vouchers
Summary
Council approved staff-recommended changes to the 2026 budget that reduce the general fund by about $587,660, implement salary-commissioned pay changes and remove a proposed drone show; the meeting included debate over transfers and an unresolved discussion about accelerated Trailhead bond prepayments.
Council members approved a package of staff adjustments to the proposed 2026 budget Tuesday night that together reduce the general fund by roughly $587,660 and reflect decisions made by the salary commission.
Finance staff presented the packet and said the salary commission “voted for a 7% increase” for council members, requiring a small upward adjustment to the council‑salaries line and a separate change to the mayor’s placeholder figure. Staff also recommended eliminating a $374,000 pavilion improvement line and cutting the special‑events professional‑services budget after the…
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