Kirkland residents have a say in the future of your city by getting involved in developing the 2025-2026 city budget. The Kirkland City Council actively seeks community engagement to help shape a budget to prioritize public safety, maintain parks, enhance pedestrian safety, protect the natural environment, and foster inclusive housing solutions. With Kirkland’s city budget serving as the backbone for many essential city services, local participation could not be more critical. The City of Kirkland encourages residents to make their voices heard.
City Councilmember Jon Pascal emphasized the importance of community input in a recent statement: “Budgeting means making choices, and our goal is to make choices that reflect what our community needs and wants.” He further underscored, "The budget determines how City services are funded, which affects the day-to-day lives of those in our community and shapes the future of Kirkland.” For residents eager to influence the allocation of city resources, participation in the budgeting process offers a direct avenue to effectuate change in their immediate environment, as detailed in a press release by the City of Kirkland.
To facilitate this engagement, the city has launched a City Budget Pop Quiz, a tool designed not just for informative purposes but also for interactivity. Passing or failing aside, everyone who completes this quiz gets a chance to snag something extra for their pockets—$60 in Kirkland Ca$h, which can be spent at local businesses.
For more details on how to give your input, including taking the City Budget Pop Quiz, visit the City of Kirkland’s official website.
