Ritzville begins budget talks

RITZVILLE – City clerk treasurer Julie Flyckt said it was the time of year again to “spend our lives thinking about the budget,” as she presented the 2021 budget calendar to council members June 16.

Mayor Gary Cook and Flyckt will meet with department heads this week to see what priorities they have for the upcoming year. Department heads have until Aug. 21 to file their budget estimates with the city.

The draft budget will be presented at the Sept. 15 council meeting.

Projected revenues will be presented to council Oct 1. A property tax public hearing will be set for Nov. 3, followed by a pub...