Mayor Brown Proposes Move to Biennial Budget

Mayor Lisa Brown has proposed transitioning the City of Spokane to a biennial budget process starting in January 2025, moving away from the current annual budgeting system. This change is permissible under Washington State's Municipal Biennial Budget Act and aims to enhance long-term planning, resource management efficiency, transparency, and community engagement. The benefits of biennial budgeting include improved strategic resource allocation over a two-year period, increased stability during economic fluctuations, enhanced staff efficiency, and greater financial accountability. Mayor Brown and Chief Financial Officer Matt Boston emphasize that this move is fiscally responsible and will support better decision-making for long-term financial sustainability.

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