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After hours of debate, Lake Stevens council adopts 2026 budget by 4-3 vote
Summary
Following extended debate over reserves, employee benefits, parks funding and possible staff reductions, the Lake Stevens City Council adopted the 2026 annual budget (Ordinance 12 o 5) by a 4-3 roll-call vote; the council recorded several motions to study benefit-sharing and other potential amendments after adoption.
After an extended late-evening session focused on the citys finances, the Lake Stevens City Council adopted the 2026 annual budget (Ordinance 12 o 5) by a 4-3 roll-call vote.
Finance staff presented the proposed budget and council engaged in a lengthy discussion about general-fund reserves, the long-term cost of the newly created parks department, employee compensation (market adjustments and cost-of-living adjustments), and the…
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