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City's Economic Study-Phase 1
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The City entered into
an economic study to forecast future revenues, expenses and
recommend policies/programs to ensure a viable economic future.
Phase 1 of the study looked at the city's future revenues/expenses,
retail sales loss and the associated square footage of retail
needed to capture that loss. Phase 2 was to examine land use
alternatives and other opportunities to ensure sufficient
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City's Economic Study-Phase 2
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Due to a slowing in
property tax growth that will result from the impending
"build-out", Phase 1 forecasts deficits begin in 2012 for the
City. This shouldn't be considered a crisis, but Phase 2
would help provide the answers on how to move forward. The
City has recently decided NOT to pursue a Phase 2 study, but
will instead evaluate individual issues e.g. retail, tourism,
etc. Find out what was intended for Phase 2. |
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Basics of City Finances
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If you're not sure
where the city gets its money to operate, this may help you to answer such questions as: How much does the
city raise in taxes, How does taxable retail sales impact our
finances and How do we compare to the averages? |
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Planning... How others do it
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The cities of
Bellingham, Wenatchee, and Lake Forest Park (Seattle suburb) are
all planning for their future. Find out how other
communities engage their community, involve key stakeholders and
make plans for their future.
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What are people saying about
planning for our city? Current and past city council
members share their thoughts on what they want to see for
Anacortes and have suggestions for how we move forward.
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