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Council adopts resolution opposing state property-tax cuts without replacement revenue
Summary
The Washington Common Council on April 14 adopted Resolution 2-2025 opposing proposed 2025 state legislation to cut municipal property-tax revenues unless an equitable replacement revenue stream is provided; the council cited an estimated $300,110 loss to the city.
The Washington Common Council on April 14 adopted Resolution 2-2025 opposing proposals in the 2025 state legislative session that would cut municipal property-tax revenues without an equitable replacement. The council cited a projected impact to the city of roughly $300,110 and referenced a statewide local impact estimate exceeding $2,000,000,000.
Mayor (presiding) framed the resolution as matching language already adopted by many municipalities and said the timing is uncertain. "We're probably 3 or 4 weeks behind when we should adopt this," the mayor said, noting the proposals remain a "moving target" at the statehouse. Council members discussed that proposed changes could force cuts to police, fire and municipal services if replacement revenues are not provided.
A council member moved to adopt the resolution; the motion was seconded and the council voted in favor. The resolution states the city opposes any state tax policy that reduces local revenues without a corresponding replacement revenue stream and references the estimated local loss figures included in the resolution text. The council instructed staff and members to continue monitoring state proposals and communicate local concerns to legislators.
