Twin Falls, Idaho Development News

Twin Falls City Council Approves $102 Million Budget with Focus on Infrastructure, Employees, and Sustainability

The City Council reviewed and approved the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget totals $102 million, a 1.1% increase from the previous year, with $65 million allocated to tax-supported funds and $32 million to enterprise funds. Key areas of expenditure include personnel (the largest share), operations and maintenance, and capital investments. The budget also incorporates a 5% increase for water and sewer services and a 3% property tax revenue increase. Discussions highlighted the city's strong growth, with total taxable value nearly doubling since 2021, and addressed concerns about rising housing costs and a tight labor market. The city plans to invest in infrastructure, employee compensation, and public safety, including adding a project manager for parks and a school resource officer for a new charter school. The tax rate for the city is projected to decrease slightly.