Kirkland City Council Adopts 2025-2026 Budget

Published on December 13, 2024

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Makes Record-Level Investments in Human Services

KIRKLAND, Wash. – On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, the Kirkland City Council adopted the City’s 2025-2026 biennial budget. The budget sustains essential services, funds high priority programs, and invests in key infrastructure projects over the next two years.  With a total allocation of $1.08 billion, Kirkland’s budget demonstrates the City’s commitment to high-quality services, strong fiscal policies, and long-term sustainability.

“Adopting the City’s budget is one of the most important things we do as a Council,” said Councilmember Penny Sweet. “With this budget, the City is living up to its values by investing in public safety, parks, and supporting the most vulnerable in our community. I’m proud that this budget reflects our commitment to continue to nurture Kirkland as the home we all know and love.”

The City’s 2025-2026 budget includes a record $6.28 million investment in human services grants. Most of this funding is provided to external human service agencies to provide direct services to people, such as basic needs, mental and behavioral health support, culturally relevant services, and addressing homelessness. Beyond this targeted investment, the budget includes investments in public safety personnel and equipment, well-maintained streets, school walk routes, pedestrian safety improvements, and much more.  

The budget fully funds all essential services, an accomplishment made possible by Kirkland’s long-standing commitment to conservative fiscal policies. Measures like a two-year sales tax lag safeguard against economic uncertainty, while replenished reserves maintain Kirkland’s AAA credit rating. These strategies ensure the City can meet the community’s expectations for service without compromising long-term stability.

For more details on the City’s budget, please visit www.kirklandwa.gov/budget.  

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