Community input is critical to address budget deficits
(Edmonds - WA) The City of Edmonds continues to face an unprecedented and significant budget deficit. The city has cut staff and programs, deferred repairs, used its reserves, borrowed internally and pursued additional revenue sources. The core issue is structural: revenue has not kept pace with inflation. Public input is critical to determining the way ahead.
The city will hold two public workshops to present property tax levy scenarios, discuss what the city has heard from residents about service levels, and highlight additional revenue ideas. The workshops will outline the public process over the coming months and the many opportunities for the public to weigh in with their thoughts and concerns. Mayor Mike Rosen, City Councilmembers, and staff will be on hand at the workshops to answer questions and take input from residents and businesses.
Budget & Property Tax Levy Workshops
Thursday, May 22, 2025
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. & 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Edmonds City Hall, Brackett Room
121 – 5th Street, Edmonds
A Zoom view-only option is available for City of Edmonds open public meetings:
https://edmondswa-gov.zoom.us/j/95798484261 Or join by phone: US: +1 253 215 8782 WEBINAR ID: 957 9848 4261
The City of Edmonds values your input. Look on the city’s website in the coming weeks for additional budget information and learn how the community can participate in ongoing discussions.