Liberty Lake council adopts 2026 budget 4–2 after debate over $12,000 GSI membership The Liberty Lake City Council adopted the 2026 budget (Ordinance 3-13) on Dec. 8, 2025, by a 4–2 vote after debate over a $12,000 membership in GSI and concerns about projected shortfalls; council members disagreed on indirect economic benefits, fairness and the city’s fiscal priorities.

The Liberty Lake City Council's heated debate over a $12,000 GSI membership has sparked concerns about the 2026 budget and its impact on local businesses.

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Council debates budget scale, COLA options and approves $500,000 Trailhead prepayment from tourism fund Council extensively reviewed the proposed 2026 budget, asked staff for impact scenarios on reducing an added 3% across‑the‑board COLA, and after debate authorized a $500,000 prepayment toward Trailhead debt from the tourism promotion capital fund to capture long‑term interest savings. The vote on the prepayment passed 5–1.

Liberty Lake's council is diving deep into the 2026 budget, debating everything from salary increases to a controversial $500,000 prepayment for Trailhead Golf Course debt.

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