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Lake Stevens parks board presents 2026 work program; council and board debate how to pay for more parks
Summary
The Parks & Recreation Planning Board presented its proposed 2026 work program and highlighted 2025 accomplishments including the Caballero Park acquisition and Westlake Park improvements; board members said they would consider a dedicated parks tax only if funds are tied to specific projects and there is clear city follow-through.
Jill Meese, the parks planning and development coordinator for the city of Lake Stevens, presented the Parks and Recreation Planning Board’s proposed work program for 2026 and reviewed major 2025 accomplishments, including the Caballero Park acquisition and outreach tied to the parks, recreation and open space (pros) plan.
The board’s chair, Tina Decker, described the board as the council’s principal advisory body on parks, recreation and open space and urged continued maintenance and investment. “Give them more money,” Decker said, arguing the city…
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