Council begins Airway Heights budget talks

The city of Airway Heights had its first of three public hearings for the 2015 budget and revenue sources at the Oct. 20 City Council meeting.

Clerk-Treasurer Richard Cook explained that under Washington state law, the city has to hold public hearings if it is considering raising property taxes.

Cook went through the major revenue sources, which include the current expense, water/sewer and street funds. He said the city will make adjustments to the beginning fund balance and the revenue expenditure.

“What you’re going to see at the Nov. 3 council meeting is the recommended city manager’s budge...