Public Notices
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
QUARTERLY BUDGET WORKSHOP
RITZVILLE CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Ritzville City Council will conduct a Special Budget Workshop to discuss the 2027 Budget on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 9:00am until approximately 3:00pm at the Washington Wheat Foundation Building located at South Columbia Street (behind Washington Wheat Growers at 109 E 1st Ave), Ritzville, WA.
SIGNED this 9th day of October 2026.
Julie Flyckt
Clerk-Treasurer
City of Ritzville
CITY OF RITZVILLE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed Ordinance No. 2210
Keeping Animals and Domestic Fowl
Date: November 17, 2026
Time: During the regular City Council meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Ritzville City Hall, 216 E Main Ave, Ritzville, WA
The Ritzville City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed Ordinance No. 2210, amending Chapter 5.12, Keeping Animals, and Chapter 5.16, Domestic Fowl at Large, of the Ritzville City Code.
The proposed ordinance would allow up to eight rear-yard hens on single-family residential parcels with an administrative permit; establish requirements for permits, coop placement, enclosures, space, care, sanitation, and nuisance prevention; prohibit roosters and require removal of cockerels after 12 weeks of age; and revise animal permit provisions and violation penalties.
All interested persons are invited to attend and provide oral or written comments for or against the proposed ordinance. Written comments may also be submitted to the City Clerk/Treasurer at City Hall, 216 E Main Avenue, Ritzville, WA 99169, for consideration at the hearing.
A copy of proposed Ordinance No. 2210 is available for review at City Hall, 216 E Main Avenue. For more information or to request a copy, contact City Hall at 509-659-1930.
Dated October 28, 2026.
Julie Flyckt
Clerk-Treasurer
City of Ritzville
CITY OF RITZVILLE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
2027 Revenue Sources and Property Tax Levy
Date: November 17, 2026
Time: During the regular City Council meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Ritzville City Hall, 216 E Main Ave, Ritzville, WA
Pursuant to RCW 84.55.120, the Ritzville City Council will hold a public hearing on revenue sources for the City’s 2027 current expense budget, including consideration of possible increases in property tax revenues and the proposed ordinance establishing the City’s property tax levy for collection in 2027.
All interested persons are invited to attend and provide oral or written comments, questions, or suggestions concerning the City’s 2027 revenue sources, possible increases in property tax revenues, and the proposed property tax levy ordinance.
A copy of the proposed property tax levy ordinance is available at www.cityofritzville.com or may be requested from City Hall at 216 E Main Avenue. For more information, contact City Hall at 509-659-1930.
Dated October 28, 2026.
Julie Flyckt
Clerk-Treasurer
City of Ritzville
CITY OF RITZVILLE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
2027 Preliminary Budget and Fees
Date: November 17, 2026
Time: During the regular City Council meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Ritzville City Hall, 216 E Main Ave, Ritzville, WA
The City’s preliminary budget for the fiscal year beginning January 2027 has been filed with the City Clerk-Treasurer. The Ritzville City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the preliminary budget and proposed 2027 fees.
Anyone may appear at the hearing and be heard for or against any part of the preliminary budget. All members of the public are invited to attend and provide oral or written comments, questions, or suggestions concerning the preliminary budget and proposed fees.
A copy of the preliminary budget will be furnished to anyone who calls City Hall at 216 E Main Avenue. The preliminary budget is also available at www.cityofritzville.com. For more information, contact City Hall at 509-659-1930.
Dated October 28, 2026.
Julie Flyckt
Clerk-Treasurer
City of Ritzville
