Sequim Finance Director Sue Hagen told the City Council staff recommends the allowable 1% levy increase for 2027 to fund general government services; she presented the calculation that yields an estimated certified levy near $1.98 million and cautioned the cap does not keep pace with inflation.

Sequim City Council adopted the 2026 regular property‑tax levy, including the 1% allowable increase, in a 6–1 roll call vote after a staff presentation laid out the projected $19,000 yield from the levy and additional receipts from new construction and refunds that together raise total receipts by about $50,000.