SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – The Spokane Valley City Council approved the during Tuesday’s meeting.
The $149.6 million budget will take effect from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2025. It includes $64.7 million for the General Fund and $84.9 million for 30 other city funds. Estimated recurring General Fund revenues are projected to be $63.7 million, reflecting a 3.8% increase from 2024, while recurring General Fund expenditures are expected to be $63.2 million, up 6.02%. The budget also includes $56.3 million in capital expenditures, with 82% of that funding coming from state and federal grants.
The budget supports the City Council’s priorities, including a 13.94% increase in public safety funding, which covers 12 new law enforcement positions approved in 2024. It also maintains funding for the city’s street maintenance programs and allocates $56.3 million for capital infrastructure projects aimed at improving mobility and efficiency, with 82% of that amount offset by grants. The budget also addresses the update of the city’s Comprehensive Plan and efforts to tackle the middle housing shortage and promote affordable housing development.
The full budget will be available online by Dec. 1 at SpokaneValleyWA.gov/Budget.
