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Forks council adopts 2026 budget after heated debate over lodging-tax awards; councilor abstains
Summary
The Forks City Council adopted the 2026 budget (Ordinance No. 686) following extended debate over lodging-tax allocations. Council member Caryn Pearson declared a remote interest and abstained from lodging-tax votes; an amendment to reduce several awards failed, and the ordinance ultimately passed 3–1 with one abstention.
The City of Forks City Council adopted its 2026 budget (Ordinance No. 686) on Dec. 8 after an extended discussion about lodging-tax allocations and a procedural motion to reconsider.
Clerk/Treasurer Caryn DePew introduced final changes to the preliminary 2026 budget before the Council voted to approve the budget in principle with a 3–1 vote (Council member Soha opposed). Later debate centered on lodging-tax awards embedded in the ordinance.
Council member Caryn Pearson identified a potential conflict…
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