EOE webinar series: Understanding municipal revenues
Recorded March 26, 2025
Presenters
- David Goldman, City Administrator, Oak Harbor
- Ronnie Wright, Mayor, Oak Harbor
- Sheila Gall, General Counsel, AWC
This video is designed to provide elected officials with a comprehensive understanding of municipal revenue streams focusing on the four main sources of general revenues provided to cities by the state Legislature. The video will help gain insights into the mechanisms of revenue generation, the legal and regulatory frameworks governing taxes and the strategic considerations for optimizing revenue collection, and resources for revenue options. More items include:
- Gain a clear understanding of the various revenue sources available to municipalities.
- Understand the legal and regulatory framework governing property taxes, sales, utility, and local business & occupation taxes.
- Learn the steps and considerations involved in implementing different types of taxes.
- Develop strategies for optimizing revenue collection and ensuring fiscal sustainability.
- Investigate resources to identify potential revenue streams.
This webinar is for mayors, councilmembers, city managers/administrators, attorneys, and finance directors.