Vancouver Council Approves $70M Budget Boost

0:00Vancouver City Council gave a unanimous thumbs up this week to a $70.1 million supplemental budget for their 2000, 25, 2026 year. This tops up the original $2.1 billion plan they okayed back in December, tackling costs they didn't see coming. The budget splits into $35.5 million for operating changes and $34.6 million for capital projects. It draws just 14.2 million from city funds with the rest coming from fresh grants and tax cash. Council heard from city leaders that it'll fund 27 full-time staff spots like 13 new police officers backed by voter approved, Proposition 5, Property Taxes. That money also covers gear, vehicles, and even extra court costs for more cases. Other hires include a city prosecutor, arts program staff from a new sales tax, plus roles in budgeting, environment, waste, rentals, parking, and construction inspection. On the capital side, expect police precinct upgrades, a bridge shelter, electric vehicle

1:04chargers, and airport terminal work all grand-funded. This move keeps Vancouver moving forward without major tax hikes, balancing growth in public safety and services as the city eyes the year ahead. I'm Corey with the story. That's your Vancouver News Today update, AI-powered, and always on.