City HallWednesday, November 4
Mayor Brown proposes a $2.89 billion Spokane budget for 2027-28
The Daily Spokane Valley team
Mayor Lisa Brown released her 2027-28 budget proposal Tuesday. It's a balanced $2.89 billion plan for Spokane's 235,000-plus residents.
Spokane's proposed budget is $2.89 billion, up from $2.6 billion
Source: NonStop Local KHQ
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| 2023-24 | $2.4 billion |
| 2025-26 | $2.6 billion |
| 2027-28 proposed | $2.89 billion |
The city says there are no budget-related staffing cuts. The document appears to show the police department losing 23 full-time positions, but the city says those are radio dispatchers being reassigned under its new emergency communications system.
The proposal faces a $90 million deficit as spending grows 13%
- $90 million
- projected General Fund deficit for the biennium
- 2,526.95
- full-time equivalent positions supported
- 11%
- estimated rise in revenue
- 13%
- estimated rise in expenditures
Sources: KXLY.com, NonStop Local KHQ
- New: Downtown Bike and Foot Patrol Unit in the police department
- New: Office of Performance & Innovation
- HEART fund: $6 million cut, still more than $20 million
- Property tax: assumes a blended 1.25% lid lift
- Next: City Council review and possible amendments
“Despite our financial challenges, this proposal preserves the services our residents depend on and further invests in the safety and well-being of our community.”
Want the details? The proposal is available to view online.
Sources: KXLY.com, NonStop Local KHQ