“We are working with council members, the community and city staff to develop options to balance our budget for the long term,” said Mayor Ray Stephanson. Everett currently faces a deficit of $13 million in 2015, which will grow to $21 million by 2018 if no adjustments are made.
In December 2013, Stephanson assembled a group of senior staff to research and evaluate potential actions city leaders could take to balance the budget. The list of options has been discussed at a series of council briefings in April.
The two meetings in May will allow community members to learn more about the budget gap Everett faces and options under consideration by city leaders, including specific expense-reduction and revenue-adjustment ideas. Community members will also have the chance to ask questions and share feedback. Both meetings will run from 5:30-8 p.m., with a presentation at 6 p.m. and small-group discussions at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting details:
Thursday, May 8, 5:30-8 p.m.
Evergreen Middle School Cafeteria
7621 Beverly Lane
Tuesday, May 13, 5:30-8 p.m.
Wilderness Auditorium, Jackson Conference Center, Everett Community College
2000 Tower Street
You can click here to see the various presentations made to the Everett City Council as well as the study options and other materials.
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May 4, 2014
Everett Economy, Everett Government