Title
2026 Finance Committee Work Plan Topics Discussion
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Discuss 2026 Finance Committee Work Plan topics.
Report
Issue:
Whether to discuss 2026 Finance Committee Work Plan topics.
Staff Contact:
Joan Lutz, Senior Budget and Finance Manager, Finance, 360.753.8760
Presenter(s):
Michael Githens, Finance Director
Background and Analysis:
Each year, all Council Committees develop a work plan. In preparation for 2026, staff will be seeking Committee input on future agenda items.
At the first meeting in January 2026, staff will prepare a draft work plan for the Committee’s consideration based on the items discussed on November 19, 2025.
Climate Analysis:
The Climate Analysis framework will be completed for the individual work plan items being presented to the Finance Committee throughout the year.
Equity Analysis:
The Equity Analysis framework will be completed for the individual work plan items being presented to the Finance Committee throughout the year.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Items on the Finance Committee work plan will be of interest to the community and Council-appointed advisory committees, commissions and boards as well as City departments.
Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact related to the discussion.
Options:
1. Discuss the 2026 Finance Committee Work Plan topics.
2. Do not discuss the 2026 Finance Committee Work Plan topics.
3. Discuss the 2026 Finance Committee Work Plan topics at another time.
Attachments:
Draft 2026 Finance Committee Work Plan Topics