5/7/2026 Budget Committee Meeting

Saint Helens Budget Committee · May 8, 2026

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Call to order and introductions

Presentation

4:24 → 5:14(50s)

Chair (label 4) called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked attendees to silence phones. Committee members introduced themselves: Lou Mason identified himself as a citizen member; Brandon Sunding and Mark Anderson (label 5) and West Hubbard (label 7) identified as councilors; Jeremy Evans (label 6), Evan Salas (label 2) and Steve Toske (label 3) identified as citizen members; Jennifer Massey (label 9) identified as mayor; Gloria Butch (label 10) identified as finance director and budget officer; John Walsh (label 3) identified as city administrator; Jennifer Johnson (label 9) identified

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Saint Helens Budget Committee met May 7 to review the proposed FY 2026–27 budget, hear a detailed budget message from Finance Director Gloria Butch, and debate alternatives including a $24 general services fee and a proposed separate police services fee/fund. Committee and public speakers pressed for clarity on projected revenues, staffing and proposed cuts to library and recreation programs.

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