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Forks council adopts 2026 budget; lodging tax allocations deferred to Jan. 12
Summary
The City of Forks adopted Ordinance No. 686 (the 2026 budget) on Dec. 22. Council debated lodging tax award changes — an amendment to deny one applicant and reduce several awards was tentatively defeated and the council agreed to revisit the allocations at its Jan. 12, 2026 meeting.
The City of Forks City Council adopted Ordinance No. 686, the city's 2026 budget, during its regular meeting on Dec. 22. Mayor Tim Fletcher explained legal requirements tied to budget adoption and voting when a council member has a remote interest in a lodging tax application; Attorney/Planner Fleck added guidance drawn from MRSC resources. Council Member Wood moved to adopt Ordinance No. 686, Council Member Soha seconded, and the motion carried.
The meeting included a substantive exchange over lodging tax revenue allocations. Public commenters included Donna Blakeslee, owner of…
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