City of Sparks faces $8.1 million deficit while discussing revenue and fee increases.

County officials forecast a $6.2 million budget deficit requiring increased revenue solutions.

Mayors discuss strategies for improving city revenues and networking opportunities at conference.

Legislators explore road usage charges and tax options for electric vehicle charging solutions.

County administration discusses financial strategies to address projected revenue-expenditure gaps.

Officials analyze fiscal year revenue gains and challenges in collecting overdue waste assessments.

After a lengthy public hearing and hours of debate, the council voted 5–2 to increase the city’s 2026 property‑tax levy by 5% (an added $223,000). Council also unanimously directed staff to prepare a $20 transportation benefit district (TBD) ordinance and to return with utility‑tax ordinance options after further modeling and outreach.

Task force explores statewide revenue strategies, including a proposed increase in transportation funding.

Council discusses revenue concerns, payroll discrepancies, and swim lesson profitability.

Council workshop presenters said most recent revenue growth has flowed to public safety, while benefits, retirement and capital costs have surged. Staff offered several revenue options — occupancy tax collection, tax‑rate changes and reducing discounts — to narrow an estimated budget gap.