Notice of Public Hearing- 2027 General and Property Taxes

Lake Forest Park News

Posted on October 15, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026 – 7:00 P.M.

2027 GENERAL AND PROPERTY TAXES

The City of Lake Forest Park City Council will consider adopting ordinances and resolutions approving the 2027 general taxes, 2027 property levy, 2027 surface water rates, and 2027 sewer rates. The City Council seeks public input on whether to approve the proposed increases. More information on the draft of the city’s preliminary 2027-2028 budget is available here.

The public hearing will be held during the City Council’s regular meeting on October 22, 2026. The meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M., followed by the public hearing. The public hearing will be held in person in the City Council Chambers. The City Council will accept written testimony before the meeting and distribute it to the City Council, and will accept verbal testimony during the public hearing.

Written comments should be submitted to City Clerk Matt McLean at mmclean@cityoflfp.com no later than 5:00 p.m. local time on the date of the hearing. A sign-up sheet will be available at the front of the Council Chambers, and the Mayor or designee will call names in the order they appear. A request to speak can also be made by phone directly to the City Clerk at (206) 368-5440 before 5:00 pm on the date of the meeting.

Matt McLean, City Clerk

October 15, 2026

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