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budget reductions

  • The Yakima City Council is trying to fill a substantial budget gap. According to a March statement from the city, Yakima City Manager Vicki Baker said that by 2026, Yakima will bring in about $9 million less in tax revenue than it will cost to provide basic services. Washington state law requires cities to pass a balanced budget, meaning council members have to determine whether to make cuts, bring in more revenue or a mix of both to fill the hole.