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Forks council rejects 2026 tax increase, approves jail policy contract and tables Hoh Tribe easement
Summary
At its Nov. 10 meeting the Forks City Council rejected any increase to the regular 2026 property tax levy, approved a Lexipol jail agreement, and tabled a proposed government-to-government easement for the Hoh Tribe’s charging station until more information is provided.
The Forks City Council on Nov. 10 rejected an increase to the city’s regular property tax levy for 2026, approved a jail policy agreement with Lexipol and tabled action on an easement request from the Hoh Tribe for installation of a charging station across city right-of-way.
Mayor Tim I.J.Y. Fletcher opened and closed a public hearing on revenue sources and property taxes with no public comment. Councilmember Gingell moved to “reject any increase in the regular property tax levy collected in 2026,” Councilmember Coleman seconded and the motion carried, with the minutes recording the motion as carried; specific roll-call vote tallies were not provided in the…
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