Residents of Kirkland, the budget is now in your hands. The city has released its preliminary 2025-2026 financial plan, titled "A Sound Budget for a Flourishing City." This budget is open for public review and aims to support essential city services, fund priority programs, and invest in important infrastructure projects for the next two years, according to the City of Kirkland website.
The City Manager's fiscal draft was presented to the city council, with Mayor Kelli Curtis stating, “The Council has received the preliminary budget prepared by the City Manager,” according to the City of Kirkland's official news. She invited the community, saying, “We look forward to reviewing and discussing it beginning this Thursday, October 24, and continuing over the next several weeks. Please join the Council in its deliberation of this critical document that will set levels of service for Kirkland for the next two years.”
Citizens are encouraged to review the full budget document online and share their opinions during public hearings. They can provide feedback through the Our Kirkland portal, by emailing [email protected], or by attending a city council meeting. Every Kirkland resident has the chance to influence how their city operates.
Residents can provide input by attending public hearings on November 6 and 19 during city council meetings and by staying informed through the This Week in Kirkland newsletters. They can also follow the city’s Facebook page or Twitter account for real-time budget updates. Additionally, Kirkland residents can show their knowledge and priorities by taking the City Budget Pop Quiz on the website, with a chance to win $60 in Kirkland Ca$h.
The deadline is approaching for the December 10 council meeting, when the final 2025-2026 budget will be adopted. This is an opportunity for Kirkland residents to share their thoughts on the city’s financial future.
