Public safety, parks lead 2025 budget

MEDICAL LAKE – The city has adopted its 2025 budget, revealing important changes aimed at improving public safety, parks, and city services. The city plans to increase rates for wastewater and garbage to address funding gaps, while also adding new staff to the recreation and planning departments. At the same time, the city is showing a reduced focus on city beautification and grants.

To balance costs, the city will raise utility rates for solid waste and wastewater. Parks investments will include automated bathroom locks, improved irrigation systems, and new maintenance vehicles. Recreation pr...