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Finance Committee recommends 2026 budget for final balancing; receives arts briefing

OlympiaNov 19, 20252 min read

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The Finance Committee met online on November 19, 2025. Members approved the agenda and prior minutes, received the Washington Center for the Performing Arts annual report, recommended the City Council consider the 2026 Preliminary Operating, Special (Dedicated) Funds, and Capital Budget for final budget balancing (3-0), discussed the 2026 work plan, and agreed to cancel remaining 2025 committee meetings.

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Approved the meeting agenda.
Approved the October 20, 2025 Finance Committee meeting minutes.
Received the Washington Center for the Performing Arts annual report briefing (presented by Executive Director Jill Barnes).
Moved and passed (3-0) a recommendation to the City Council to consider the 2026 Preliminary Operating, Special (Dedicated) Funds, and Capital Budget for Final Budget Balancing.
Completed discussion of the 2026 Finance Committee Work Plan.
Agreed to cancel all remaining Finance Committee meetings in 2025.
Adjourned at 7:01 pm.

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