# Public Safety Committee Meeting | October 7, 2026


**Body:** City of Mount Vernon, WA - Government Television
**Date:** October 06, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Public Safety, Grants & Funding


The City of Mount Vernon Public Safety Committee met on October 7, 2026, with Finance Director Doug Villespie presenting preliminary revenue estimates for the 2027 budget and reviewing the budget calendar. The citywide revenue estimate is approximately $102.1 million, including about $55.1 million in governmental-fund revenue. The presentation projected a 2.3% increase in tax revenue, an assessed value of approximately $6.3 billion (less than 1% growth), and a requested property-tax levy of about $14.2 million. Revenue discussions covered taxes, grants, service charges, utilities, public-safety funding, and other sources; the director agreed to investigate discrepancies between figures in the revenue table and chart.

The committee reviewed upcoming budget milestones, including the mayor’s proposed budget presentation on October 14, public access to budget materials in November, and further budget discussions and hearings. Members also discussed the Transportation Benefit District renewal measure on the November ballot, explaining its role in funding transportation projects and street maintenance, and noted that failure to renew could directly affect funding. No contract awards, purchasing decisions, procurement votes, or spending motions were identified; the meeting focused on revenue projections and budget planning.

**Source:** City of Mount Vernon, WA - Government Television