Covington officials said the proposed 2027 budget anticipates modest growth, but recurring expenses are expected to outpace revenues by 2028. They pointed to public-safety costs, state fiscal uncertainty and the need to monitor reserves and revenue options.

Presenters said the planned Epic enterprise system will be funded through operating lines and is expected to generate multi-year revenue improvements; staff pushed about $1,112,000,000 of implementation equipment expense into out years and said Epic's contract is expected to cost less than current combined systems.

CFO Tucker Durham outlined revenue dependencies (property tax, fast‑growth allotment, investment earnings), projected decreases in fast‑growth funds and potential one‑time property sales to cover near‑term gaps, prompting trustees to press for details on enrollment and operating costs for two new high schools.

County staff reported on Seminole Moments — a cross‑department efficiency initiative — saying the program has 49 initiatives, about $62.5 million in potential five‑year savings and more than $6.5 million realized to date. Board discussion focused on institutionalizing the work and revenue options such as surplus property and solar.

Operations staff reported that the meter project is behind schedule and produced less revenue than forecast (about 5% vs. an expected 10% uplift). Engineering for a cold-water main area estimates roughly $5 million in funding needs; generator purchases and booster-station installation were put out to bid with a September 2 bid date.

County officials reported audits found the FY26 budget underestimated tax revenue and identified roughly $8.3M in extra collections plus about $8M in delinquent accounts; the judge said there is no indication of missing funds and the court will solicit forensic-audit proposals.

Councilmembers pressed presenters on HOT forecasts, asked whether general-fund transfers could be reduced by using hotel-tax dollars, and sought analyses of how fee changes and competing convention centers would affect city revenues.

Business officials said FY26 was certified and re-certified multiple times, closed with a small positive general fund balance ($4,175) after adjustments, and identified revenue options for FY27 including an extra transportation reimbursement and Chapter 70 funding; the FY25 deficit ($651,949) was carried into FY26 per state guidance.

City Manager Felicia Donnelly briefed council on proposed state constitutional amendments that could eliminate or phase out non‑school property taxes and reduce municipal revenue by millions. Council favored a combination of service‑review and revenue options (Option C) and added items to the March 3 tentative agenda to authorize procurement of a fire‑assessment consultant and to approve a public‑engagement plan.

Board member Olivier presented a diagnostic on Dec. 10 that urged boosting lagging departmental fees, pursuing event- and sponsor-based revenue, optimizing procurement and applying AI-based efficiency pilots, and considering a combination of revenue increases and expenditure reductions to address projected mid-term deficits.

At a Oct. 23 town council workshop, Town Manager Tyler Paulson and Finance Director Kelly Thompson showed the council options to address a projected decline below the towns 25% reserve target, reviewed revenue and expense drivers and asked for direction on public engagement. Council instructed staff to proceed with informational outreach and to返回a

Snoqualmie addresses budget concerns due to loss of North Bend police funding.

Cowlitz County expects a budget deficit reduction aided by new mortgage legislation.

City reports 80.4% revenue collection and 83.45% expenses through March for FY 2025.

Budget analysis shows reduced overspending and increased revenues compared to last year.

The board delegated staff authority to finalize a staff MOU that would realign and partially release two historical rights‑of‑way in Gunnison, creating small developable parcels and lease options in exchange for infrastructure realignment; the motion passed 4–0 with one recusal.