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Sales tax stagnation and budget outlook

The city's deficit grew from $400K to about $4 million this year, and the ten-year forecast shows reserves draining away. The council is studying a 1% sales tax that could raise ~$19 million a year — mostly paid by non-residents — and will gather resident input through a task force before any ballot decision.

9 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 26, 2026

HighDevelopment

New Thai massage studio at 11325 183rd Street

A resident flagged two massage businesses apparently operating without city licenses, including one at 12659 166th Street that couldn't produce a license when he visited at 10 p.m. Staff confirmed code enforcement cases are open on both locations.

3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 7, 2026