City of Spokane 2025-2026 Budget Overview Executive Summary
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The City of Spokane's 2025-2026 biennial budget totals $2.5 billion and addresses a projected $60 million General Fund deficit inherited by the new administration through conservative revenue assumptions, a 1% property tax increase, and a 22 FTE position reduction to manage costs without depleting reserves. Key budget priorities include public safety, housing, and economic development, with personnel costs comprising 85 percent of operating expenses across 2,434.5 FTE positions serving over 230,000 residents. The budget assumes passage of a Community Safety Sales Tax initiative and projects conservative sales tax growth of 2% in 2025 and 2.9% in 2026, with the General Fund comprising approximately 22 percent ($535.2 million) of the total budget.
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The March 2024 financial report for the City of Spokane shows the General Fund performing favorably through the first quarter, with revenues at $24.5 million (2.0% above budget projections) and expenditures at $53.6 million (3.7% below budget). The amended 2024 budget totals $245.9 million in revenues and $244.3 million in expenditures, reflecting adjustments including $3.1 million in ARPA funding transferred back to the General Fund for police vehicle purchases. The report notes that the city uses cash accounting during the year, with figures potentially changing significantly when moving to modified accrual accounting at year-end.
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