LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council tackled some of the city’s pressing financial and operational issues at its Work Session Monday, November 3, in addition to discussing a new farmers-market initiative at the Lynnwood City Center, and the city’s contract for prosecutorial services.

Budget Review and Tax Outlook

The bulk of Monday’s Work Session centered on the City’s mid-biennial budget review ahead of its forecasts budget shortfall due to reduced revenues (notably sales tax and permit income) and increased service costs. One of those budget items involved an increased property tax levy through 2026.

The City collects one regular property tax levy for general operations. The 2025-2026 Budget includes a general operating property tax levy of $7.2 million for 2025. The city has an availab

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