Sunnyside passes 'conservative' 2026 budget with job cuts and rate increases

By: Questen Inghram

Outlets: Yakima Herald-Republic

Published: January 1, 2026

Words: 818

Last Updated: 16 hours, 45 minutes ago

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The Sunnyside City Council passed a 2026 budget that cuts some positions, imposes a hiring freeze for others, and increases utility rates 5%.

The council approved a $50 million budget that maintains cuts made in the last year, and makes a few additional cuts to positions. It passed unanimously on Monday, with Council member Vicki Ripley absent.

"The 2026 budget is a conservative and balanced budget," Interim City Manager Jim Bridges …

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