Camas officials kick off 2023-24 budget process, field $73M worth of needs, wants

With North Shore subarea planning wrapping up this year, City leaders consider funding subarea plan in Camas' historic downtown

By Kelly Moyer

August 18, 2022 12:25 pm

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Camas city officials kicked off the city's 2023-24 biennial budget process this month and are considering more than $73 million worth of projects, staff additions, equipment and building replacements Camas department heads say are important to the city's ability to serve the public. Pictured clockwise from upper left: A sign shows operating hours at the Camas Public Library is pictured on Oct. 4, 2018; a Camas-Washougal fire engine leads the 2022 Camas Days Kids Parade on Friday, July 22, 2022; Hikers walk through Camas' Lacamas Creek Trail on Feb. 13, 2022; Playground equipment is seen inside Camas' Oak park on Feb. 13, 2022; a Camas Police code enforcement officer drives through downtown Camas on March 28, 2022. (Photos by Kelly Moyer/Post-Record files)

In the run-up to approving the city of Camas’ 2023-24 biennial budget by the end of this year, members of the Camas City Council are taking a deep dive into the staff positions, equipment and projects listed as most critical by the city’s department heads.

The Council has already taken a “high level” look at $73 million worth of capital and operating expenses Camas Mayor Steve Hogan could include in his proposed 2023-24 budget, and plan to have more in-depth conversations — including possible revenue sources for each request — over the next few months.

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