Mayor Miller presents the 2026 Budget Message

Mayor Miller presented the 2026 Budget Message during the City Council meeting on October 27, 2025. The proposed budget focuses on achieving long-term fiscal stability while continuing to provide essential services to Anacortes residents. City staff will engage with the City Council, labor partners, and the public in a collaborative process to refine the budget in the coming weeks. Three City Council work sessions are scheduled, and public comments are encouraged until the public hearing concludes. The budget reflects the community's values and aims to be fiscally sustainable for the future.

Difficult funding decisions will affect both the community and individual city employees. The budget process emphasizes disciplined priority setting and essential service delivery. Together, officials aim to build a budget that can withstand current challenges while fostering community connections.