# 10/26/26 Council Study Session

The City of Sumner Council held a study session on October 26, 2026, to review a draft state legislative agenda and the proposed 2027 property tax levy. The draft agenda would advocate for housing and business affordability, more flexibility in clean-energy timelines, lower infrastructure financing costs, increased eligibility or funding for the CHIP program, tort and municipal-liability reform, and avoiding legislation that shifts costs to cities. It also identifies transportation support for the SR 167 South Sound extension, preservation of the tourism promotion area’s higher collection cap, and public-safety and indigent-defense issues. No specific local capital-project funding request was included in the draft because of expected state budget constraints, though staff said a compelling project could be identified later. Council members suggested wording changes to the affordability section; staff will revise the document. No vote on the legislative agenda was reported.

The council also reviewed Resolution No. 1760, setting the proposed 2027 ad valorem property tax levy. The proposed levy is $5,484,745, including a 1% lift and revenue from new construction and improvements; the reported increase in general fund revenue over 2026 is $244,067. The city’s share for an average single-family residence would rise by about $8 annually, or 67 cents per month. The levy is scheduled for a public hearing on November 2 and council action on November 16, with certification to Pierce County due by November 30. The discussion noted that levy revenue helps leverage grant funding for street operations and capital, but no contract award, purchase, or other procurement action was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 26, 2026

### Sources
- [10/26/26 Council Study Session](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9PR9gVRoXw) - CityofSumner