College Place council approves 2026 property tax levy and recommends utility tax increases to shore up reserves City council approved a 2% increase in the 2026 property tax levy and staff recommended raising the utility tax from 10% to 13% (including stormwater) to bolster current‑expense reserves; officials said the average household would see roughly $6.58 per month in combined impacts.

The College Place City Council just approved a property tax levy increase and utility tax hike, promising to bolster city reserves with minimal impact on households—find out what this means for your wallet!

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Huntington board approves budget calendar, reserve plan and accepts FY2025 audit The Huntington Union Free School District board approved the 2026–27 budget calendar, adopted a 2025–26 reserve plan and accepted the external audit and management letter for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Administration presented a long-range financial plan and said the district has healthy reserves and will use debt-service funds to make the final bond payment by June 2026.

The Huntington Union Free School District is paving the way for financial stability with a newly approved budget calendar and a robust reserve plan!

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Housing department briefs council on lawsuits; city has appealed fee ruling to California Supreme Court The Los Angeles Housing Department told council members the city has appealed an appellate court ruling to the California Supreme Court in a lawsuit over housing fees; the department said potential repayment exposure was about $13 million at the time of the report, and council members discussed reserve funding and risk.

Los Angeles is headed to the California Supreme Court over a controversial housing fees ruling that could cost the city $13 million!

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City Council Plans Long-Term Financial Strategy Ahead of Budget Approval Council prepares budget package and discusses long-term planning to boost revenue reserves.

McCall's City Council is gearing up for a pivotal budget approval, emphasizing the need for strategic financial planning to secure the city's future.

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