Tri-Cities City Council approved a budget amendment Tuesday, redirecting $250,000 from the parks maintenance fund to address pothole repairs on city roads. The amendment, passed 5-2 with Councilmembers Jane Smith and Mark Davis voting against, was proposed by Mayor Lisa Chen to address urgent infrastructure needs. Councilmember Smith stated concerns about reduced park maintenance but acknowledged the need for road repairs. The city plans to begin pothole repairs next month, with the first phase targeting Main Street and 1st Avenue. The amendment will not affect the overall 2026 city budget, as the funds were reallocated from an existing reserve.
Tri-Cities Council Approves Budget Amendment
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- ⚠Tri-Cities City Council approved a budget amendment TuesdayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The budget amendment redirected $250,000 from the parks maintenance fundNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The amendment was passed 5-2No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Councilmembers Jane Smith and Mark Davis voted against the amendmentNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The amendment was proposed by Mayor Lisa ChenNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The amendment was proposed to address urgent infrastructure needsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Councilmember Smith stated concerns about reduced park maintenanceNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Councilmember Smith acknowledged the need for road repairsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The city plans to begin pothole repairs next monthNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The first phase of pothole repairs will target Main Street and 1st AvenueNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The amendment will not affect the overall 2026 city budgetNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The funds were reallocated from an existing reserveNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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