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West Richland's 2027-28 Budget Breakdown | Yakima News
West Richland’s City Council previewed the 2027-2028 budget, revealing a stark reality: growth is straining resources, forcing tough choices between departmental needs and available funds. Police requested $16 million—nearly half the total—while Public Works saw an $8 million jump for long-delayed staffing and maintenance. Major capital projects like the Belmont reservoir, wastewater expansion, and road upgrades totaling $97 million loom large. With state-mandated balanced budgets and a deadline to certify property taxes by November 30, residents brace for public hearings in October and…
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