Bremerton’s Budget Mess
Mayor Wheeler inherited a strong budget, complete with a $15 million rainy day fund. Today, that fund is drying up, and our city is deep in the red.
Bremerton’s ballooning deficit
Deficit Disaster: His administration began running a deficit in 2023, and it's only worsened. In 2024, the city spent an alarming $8 million more than it collected. Projections show deficits of $7 million in 2025 and $5 million in 2026.
Irresponsible Spending: Even after these dire budget warnings, Mayor Wheeler negotiated large pay raises for city workers, pushing us further into financial peril.
Wasteful Contracting: The city continues to rely on expensive contractors like Parametrix, diverting crucial funds that could serve our community better.
Bremerton needs a mayor who will tackle our budget crisis head-on, not ignore it.
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