Marysville City Council approved a $450 million budget for 2025-2026 at their meeting last Monday. The budget focuses on maintaining essential services and controlling staffing costs, with the addition of two positions: a civil attorney and a wastewater treatment plant operator. Mayor Jon Nehring's plan aims to preserve quality of life without raising taxes, according to the City of Marysville.
Mayor Nehring, who is also a resident and taxpayer, said, "As residents and taxpayers ourselves, we put a priority on keeping costs contained while providing the city services that residents depend on." The city's budget allocates 46% of the General Fund to the Police Department. Starting in January 2025, water, sewage, and stormwater rates will increase by 5% to cover rising costs, especially for water purchased from Everett. This means an extra $9.61 every two months, or about $4.81 per month for the average customer, as reported by the City of Marysville.
For the 13th year in a row, the City Council decided not to raise property taxes. Council President Michael Stevens said, “I am grateful for a responsible and conservative budget that does not increase property taxes for our citizens.” Refuse and recycling rates will stay the same as the city moves into the new year, as stated by the City of Marysville.
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