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Tenino mayor flags tight 2026 finances; recommends refinancing loan and rebuilding reserves
Summary
Mayor signaled the new year will focus on restoring reserves and restructuring an interfund loan, recommending a longer repayment schedule (10–15 years) to avoid depleting the general fund; he warned the city currently carries little reserve and must make tough budget choices this quarter.
At the Jan. 13 meeting the mayor told the Tenino City Council the 2026 budget is balanced but the city begins the year with minimal carryover reserves and no remaining reserve fund after a recent transfer. He urged the council and the soon-to-form finance committee to prioritize building a reserve and restructuring debt.
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