EVERETT — In the three Edmonds City Council races on this year’s general election ballot, the budget is top of mind.

The races will appear alongside a $14.5 million property tax levy lid lift . In August, the council voted to place the levy on the ballot as a potential revenue stream as the city faces a $13 million budget deficit. In April, Edmonds voters approved annexation into South County Fire . Each ballot measure would increase property taxes by about $65 per month for the median household in Edmonds.

In addition to the Position 3 race that appeared on the August primary ballot, Position 1 and Position 2 are also up for grabs. This year’s candidates talked revenue streams, affordable housing and public safety. The current salary for Edmonds City Council members is $21,076 per

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