Budget & taxes in Washington local government
What Washington city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about budget & taxes — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
5,604 Washington meetings since 2024 covered budget & taxes. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Washington with the most budget & taxes activity
- Clallam County, WA (314)
- King County, WA (199)
- San Juan County, WA (184)
- Seattle, WA (175)
- Island County, WA (140)
- Tacoma, WA (135)
- Spokane County, WA (118)
- Wahkiakum County, WA (115)
- Whatcom County, WA (115)
- Everett, WA (111)
- Olympia, WA (108)
- Cle Elum, WA (108)
Latest matching meetings
Board of Equalization hears 14 property tax appeals
The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on 14 property tax appeals, all involving large property owners such as IH Borrower LP and IH Property Washington LP. The board will decide whether to adjust assessed values for the 2025 tax year. The agenda is otherwise procedural, listing only the appeals…
Board reviews 11 property tax appeals, including IH Property LP cases
The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hear 11 individual property tax appeals. The agenda lists specific parcel IDs and appellants, with no dollar amounts or specific valuation details provided in the text. All items are scheduled for 15-minute slots.
Board of Equalization hears 6 property tax appeals on Oct 7
The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting on October 7, 2026, to hear six property tax appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for 15 minutes, with appellants including individuals and companies. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of the properties in question.
Board of Equalization hears 12 property tax appeals
The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting to hear 12 property tax appeals, each scheduled for 15 minutes. All appeals are filed by corporate entities (LLCs and LPs) and are represented by Mercy Galindo. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of the properties in…
Board of Equalization hears 15 property assessment appeals
The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting on September 23, 2026, to hear 15 property assessment appeals. The agenda lists each case with a parcel ID, appellant, and hearing time. All items are scheduled for 15-20 minute hearings.
Franklin County LEOFF I Disability Board reviews quarterly reimbursements and budget
The Franklin County Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter (LEOFF I) Disability Board will hold its regular meeting to review and approve 2026 Quarter 2 reimbursements, assess the budget, and set the next meeting date. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period.
Board reviews 18 property tax appeals from Mercy Galindo
The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hear 18 individual property tax appeals on September 17, 2026. All items are represented by attorney Mercy Galindo and involve various limited partnerships. The agenda lists specific parcel IDs and scheduled 15-minute time slots for each appeal.
Board of Equalization hears 14 property tax appeals
The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting on September 16, 2026, to hear 14 property tax appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for 15 or 20 minutes, with representatives from the assessor's office and the appellants present. The agenda lists the cases, parcel IDs, and parties involved.
Board of Equalization to hear one property tax appeal for Parcel #1-0284-300-0012-000
The Benton County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on September 16, 2026, to consider an exemption/deferral appeal from property owner Robert Crawford. The meeting is the board's only scheduled item.
Committee reviews 2025 grant updates and considers 2027 tourism funding proposals
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) will review the 2025 grant funding update and discuss 2027 Tourism Grant proposals from seven applicants. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and recommendations for future funding.
LTAC to review finances, 2027 funding notice, and Top Left Trails extension
The Clallam County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will review the hotel/motel tax financial report, consider approving the 2027 call for funding applications, discuss follow-up report requirements, and review a request from Top Left Trails Co-op to extend $38,200 in 2026 funding for the Dry Hill trail rebuild through…
Committee to hear updates on immigrant affairs, library levy, and FEPP levy
The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee will hold briefings and discussions on three items: an update on 2025 investments by the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, a Seattle Public Library levy update and Seattle Reads 2026, and the first-year implementation of the Families, Education, Preschool…
Library board to review 2027 budget and two policies
The Liberty Lake Library Board of Trustees is meeting to review the proposed 2027 budget, two library policies, and a quarterly City Council report. The board will also vote on rescheduling its November meeting from November 11 to November 18. Public comment is accepted in person, via Zoom, or in writing before 11…
Island County commissioners discuss 2026 budget for court and tax funds
The Island County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the 2026 budget. The agenda covers funding for the Superior Court, the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, and Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) funds. This is a discussion session, not a vote on final budget adoption.
Committee to review budget amendment and flood update
The Finance & Administration Committee will consider a budget amendment (AB26-053), approve claims, and receive updates on the flood event and potential land use in the unincorporated Urban Growth Area. They will also review the draft City Council agenda for September 14, 2026.
Housing committee to review 2026 Home Fund funding recommendations
The San Juan County Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss housing program updates, including the 2026 Home Fund funding recommendations and the 1/10th sales tax housing services program. They will also discuss multifamily rental housing waitlist transparency. The meeting includes public comments and…
Council to consider parking restrictions, port zone, lodging tax goals
The La Conner Town Council will hold its regular meeting, including public comments, a library presentation, and a consent agenda. The main business includes ordinances on parking restrictions and a new Port of Commercial Zone, plus a discussion on lodging tax goals. Two commission appointments are also on the agenda.
LTAC to appoint vice chair, allocate positions, and review bylaws
The Douglas County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet to appoint a vice chair, allocate committee positions, and review and potentially adopt revised bylaws and procedures. They will also discuss a generator list, review the budget, and approve the minutes from the June 22, 2026 meeting. The agenda is largely…
Council to set public hearing for 2027-2028 budget and property tax levies
The Snohomish County Council is holding an administrative session to assign legislation to committees and set a public hearing date for the 2027-2028 biennial budget, including property tax levies and capital improvement plans. The council will also consider several motions related to community safety, including…
Board to approve $9M insurance renewal, lead action plan, grants
The Vancouver Public Schools Board will hold its regular monthly business meeting, covering routine items like minutes approval and public comments, plus several consent agenda actions. Key decisions include approving a $9,003,832.20 insurance renewal with SIAW, a lead remediation action plan, and grant applications…
Council to vote on daycare and live/work zoning updates
The Auburn City Council will vote on two zoning ordinances updating daycare and live/work regulations, and consider several resolutions including accepting $200,000 for Soos Creek Botanical Garden and granting an easement to Puget Sound Energy. The consent agenda includes routine approval of claims and payroll…
Planning Commission reviews preliminary 2027-2032 Capital Facilities Plan
The Olympia Planning Commission Finance Subcommittee will meet online to review the preliminary 2027-2032 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP), a key budgeting document for city infrastructure projects. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period. No final decisions are expected…
Council to vote on $500K heat pump grants, $1.9M Eastgate park land buy
The Bellevue City Council is meeting to consider a consent calendar with multiple ordinances and resolutions, including accepting a $500,000 state grant for heat pump incentives, authorizing up to $1.9 million for property acquisition in the Eastgate neighborhood for a park, and approving a $2.46 million stormwater…
Ocean Shores Council to vote on John Deere mower purchase and lobbying request
The Ocean Shores City Council will meet to discuss routine approvals, hear committee reports, and take action on two key items: a resolution to purchase a John Deere 2550 E-Cut Mower under special market conditions and a request to authorize the Mayor to obtain professional lobbying services. The meeting also includes…
Council to consider vacating two strips of unused right-of-way on North 4th Street
The Dayton City Council will hold a public hearing and consider two ordinances to vacate unused city right-of-way strips near North 4th Street, with an effective date of October 8, 2026. The council will also approve the consent agenda, including meeting minutes and warrants totaling $326,508.07, and review a lodging…
Battle Ground Council to discuss City Manager recruitment and sidewalk maintenance
The Battle Ground City Council will receive presentations on hiring an executive search firm for the City Manager role and reviewing sidewalk maintenance policies. They will also consider setting public hearings for two ordinances: one to eliminate reserve funds and another to clarify utility billing adjustments. Five…
Commissioners to fill two county positions and open 2027 lodging tax grants
The Asotin County Board of Commissioners will meet to sign vouchers and consider filling a Program Manager and Job Developer position in Community Services. They will also note the opening of the 2027 Lodging Tax Grant application period. Several advisory board vacancies are listed for recruitment.
Council to vote on solid waste fee changes and union contracts
The King County Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a proposed ordinance to change solid waste fees at recycling and transfer facilities and the Cedar Hills landfill. It will also consider approving collective bargaining agreements with the Carpenters Union and the Washington State Nurses Association. The…
Parks commission to discuss gazebo upgrade, e-bike rules, field fees
The Anacortes Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss park projects and recreation updates. Key items include a proposed Rotary Park gazebo upgrade, a new e-bike ordinance, and a new policy to charge rental fees for city field use. The meeting will also cover department reports and correspondence.
Pasco council to hold hearings on moratorium, cannabis rules, and road vacation
The Pasco City Council will conduct public hearings on several proposed ordinances and resolutions, including a six-month moratorium on new data center and cryptocurrency mining permits, updates to cannabis retail facility rules, a targeted urban area tax exemption program, and a vacation of a portion of Road 108. The…
Council to review 2027 budget, set public hearings on tax levies and property sale
The San Juan County Council will discuss and take action on the 2027 preliminary budget, including a second touch on decision packages and an expenditure review. They will also set public hearings for October 5 and 6, 2026, on items such as the 2027 property tax levies, the Clean Water CIP and rate, the 6-Year…
County to consider vacation of Lincoln Avenue and Columbia Street portions
The Clallam County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving warrants and payroll, appointing a member to the Boundary Review Board, and setting a public hearing for October 6, 2026, on a proposed vacation of portions of Lincoln Avenue and Columbia Street. The…
Council to vote on police union contract, budget policies, and multiple contracts
The Anacortes City Council is meeting to take action on a consent agenda that includes claims totaling $1,728,234.44, several contracts (including the 2027 Fourth of July fireworks display and the West 5th Stormwater Improvement Project), and a grant agreement with Island County. Under other business, the council will…
Council to review telecom license, revenue estimate, committee assignments
The Lacey City Council is holding a worksession to discuss a telecommunications license application from Sealink Networks Inc., a revenue and expenditure estimate, and interjurisdictional committee assignments. No final votes are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.
Council to preview workplan responding to Growth Management Hearings Board decision
The Port Townsend City Council is holding a business meeting with several discussion items and one action item. The main action is the first reading of Ordinance 3370 for the 2026 Supplemental Budget Appropriations #2. The council will also discuss a workplan responding to a Growth Management Hearings Board decision…
LTAC to review 2027 budget and advise City Council
The Port Townsend Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is meeting to discuss the 2027 budget as an advisory item to the City Council. The agenda includes approval of minutes from prior meetings, public comment, and member updates. The meeting is open to the public in person and virtually.
Committee to approve 2027-2028 Sea Level Rise Work Plan and Budget
The Sea Level Rise Response Collaborative-Executive Committee will hold a routine meeting to approve its June 5, 2026 minutes. The primary business item is the approval of the 2027-2028 Sea Level Rise Collaborative Work Plan and Budget. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as roll call, public…
Committee recommends $1M grant for Francis Ridge senior apartments
The Housing Solutions Committee reviewed a request from Peninsula Housing Authority for $1,000,000 from the Affordable Housing Sales and Use Tax Fund to support the Francis Ridge Senior Apartment Complex. The committee also discussed the county's affordable housing funding gap, which is estimated at $8.9 million…
LTAC to review 2027 lodging tax proposals and gateway service fee
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a proposed additional service fee for Puyallup Gateways, comments on city-initiated proposals, and the 2027 lodging tax applications. The agenda includes citizen comments and a review of lodging tax revenue…
Council to consider stormwater grant, hear reports on Flora Park and solid waste
The Spokane Valley City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, one action item, and several informational reports. The action item is a motion to consider a Water Quality Combined Program Stormwater Project grant. Non-action items include a report on a 30-year easement for Flora Park and a…