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Washington council reviews FY 2026–27 general fund budget; finance director flags rising health insurance and falling telecom tax
Summary
The Washington City Council received a presentation on the FY 2026–27 general fund budget. Finance Director Paulette said expenditures are projected to rise about 8% for 2027, health insurance costs are increasing and a declining telecommunications tax used for dispatch may not cover costs by FY 2028. No final budget vote was taken.
The Washington City Council on Monday received a detailed review of the city’s proposed FY 2026–27 general fund budget, with staff recommending cautious revenue estimates and flagging several cost pressures.
Finance Director Paulette told council members the city has budgeted conservatively for revenue and expects total expenditures (excluding transfers) to rise about 8% in 2027. “We tend to budget revenues very conservatively,” Paulette said, and noted that while the city is projecting to add to reserves in the…
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