Lacey City Council Meeting - November 2, 2026

The City of Lacey City Council regular meeting on November 2, 2026, included a transportation funding decision and a public hearing on 2027 revenue and utility-rate assumptions. Council unanimously adopted Resolution 1189, placing renewal of the Transportation Benefit District’s 0.2% sales-and-use tax on the February 9, 2027 special-election ballot. If approved by voters, the tax would continue for 10 years to support roadway maintenance; staff cited more than $28 million invested in maintenance since 2017. The meeting included no contract awards or bid approvals. In a snow-and-ice response presentation, staff said the city buys salt and makes its own brine to reduce costs; a statewide contract for deicer was also mentioned.

The public hearing reviewed a proposed 2027 general-fund revenue total of $80.9 million and other budget assumptions, including reserve use and projected utility-rate changes. No budget action was taken at this hearing; staff said council would consider property-tax and stormwater-rate actions at a later meeting. In a council report, members also said the Economic Development Council chose to continue its Apex Accelerator program, which helps contractors connect with municipalities; no related spending amount or contract action was specified.