‘The math compels us:’ Yakima County leans on cuts over tax hike amid $15M deficit

‘The math compels us:’ Yakima County leans on cuts over tax hike amid $15M deficit

(The Center Square) – Facing a deficit of up to $15 million and only enough funds to cover it for one more year, Yakima County officials say tough decisions are

City of Yakima eliminates Crime Free Rental Housing Program

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‘The math compels us:’ Yakima County leans on cuts over tax hike amid $15M deficit - Everett Post

(The Center Square) – Facing a deficit of up to $15 million and only enough funds to cover it for one more year, Yakima County officials say tough decisions are ahead in order to protect reserves. Financial Services Director Brian Carlson told the Board of Yakima County Commissioners on Tuesday that the deficit figure is about $13 million to $15 million ahead of next year. His presentation revealed about $16 million sitting in a general fund bal…