Issaquah City Council Meeting November 2, 2026

The Issaquah City Council meeting was held November 2, 2026. The council held public hearings on the proposed 2027 property tax levy and 2027–2028 biennial budget; both are scheduled for further consideration and anticipated adoption November 16. The proposed 2027 levy totals $11,185,698, an expected increase of $230,445. No public comments or council questions were recorded on either hearing. The council also approved the 2027–2028 legislative priorities and policy manual, with an amendment adding a position that data centers should pay for grid costs they incur. Priorities include retaining state funding for SR 18, seeking $14 million for E-house restoration, and other transportation, housing, and municipal jail-related proposals. The council scheduled further 2027 discussion of SR 18 traffic impacts and future water-rate impacts. The interlocal agreement for Granite Falls jail services was removed from the consent calendar and deferred to November 16.

The council considered an update to the city’s public-records fee schedule and added a requirement for the city to review its records processes, copying fees, and technology options by December 31, 2028; the fee update and amendment were approved unanimously. Separately, council members discussed an upcoming East Side Fire and Rescue RFP for an organizational assessment, including desired scope, comparison data, and timing; no vendor selection or contract award occurred. No other specific procurement award was identified.