Budget Committee
FY 2026 Budget at a Glance
As a public agency, Willamalane publishes its budget each year. A budget committee, made up of appointed community members, reviews this budget alongside the elected Willamalane Board of Directors.
As Willamalane approaches the next fiscal year, July 2025-June 2026, the district is operating within tighter financial limits. The FY26 budget includes approximately $1 million in reductions. Core programs and all of Willamalane’s parks and facilities will remain fully operational. The budget includes $376,000 in personnel savings, primarily by freezing select open positions and limiting pay increases for non-union staff. The budget also includes $655,000 of savings in materials and services, including contract labor, equipment, supplies, travel, and other discretionary spending.
None of these choices were made lightly. Staff throughout Willamalane collaborate to develop this operating budget, with district leadership making final decisions. The FY26 budget is balanced and reflects our shared fiscal goals and long-term vision, all supporting Willamalane’s mission.
About the Willamalane Budget Committee
The Willamalane Budget Committee plays a crucial role in assessing the district's financial strategies by reviewing the annual budget and providing recommendations regarding revenues and expenditures to the Willamalane Board of Directors. The committee includes a balanced representation of the five board members and five board-appointed community members who reside within Willamalane's district boundaries. Budget committee members serve three-year terms of office and are limited to two consecutive full terms to involve as many interested residents as possible.
Upcoming Budget Meetings & Hearings
The Willamalane Budget Committee meetings and hearings are in-person at Bob Keefer Center and virtually, unless specified otherwise.
Budget Hearings
Budget Meetings begin at 5:30 p.m.
Willamalane Budget Hearing
The Willamalane Budget Committee meetings and hearings are in-person at Bob Keefer Center and virtually, unless specified otherwise.
Join virtually here: Willamalane Budget Hearing
Willamalane Budget Hearing (Tentative)
The Willamalane Budget Committee meetings and hearings are in-person at Bob Keefer Center and virtually, unless specified otherwise. This tentative secondary budget hearing will be held only if needed.
June Board of Directors Meeting
The Willamalane Board of Directors holds monthly meetings to guide district operations and special or emergency board meetings when necessary. Community members are invited to attend all meetings and speak for three minutes at regular monthly meetings during the public comment section.
Budget Committee Community Members
- Andrew Buck, Term: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026
- Veronica McCauley - Partial Term: April 10, 2024 - December 31, 2025
- Jin Plummer - Partial Term: April 10, 2024 - December 31, 2025
- Matt Sorensen, Term: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2027
- Hillary Zibell, Term: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2027
Budget Documents
Notice of Budget
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