CITY OF BLAINE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that public hearings will be held on the 2027 Preliminary Budget. The public hearings on the final 2027 budget are scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026, at 6:00 pm, and Monday, November 9, 2026, at 6:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, Blaine City Hall, 435 Martin Street, Suite 4000. City Council meeting agendas are published on the Friday before the City Council meeting. The draft preliminary budget will be available for review on the City's website by October 26, 2026. All interested individuals are encouraged to appear and be heard or submit written comments regarding the proposed 2027 preliminary budget. Written comments should be sent to CityCouncil@cityofblaine.com. Written communication must be received by 3:30pm on November 9, 2026, for it to be included in the record. Blaine City Hall is an accessible facility. Anyone wishing to attend and participate who may need special accommodation to do so should contact the City Clerk's office no later than 72 hours prior to the scheduled hearing. For further information on the 2027 budget, please contact the Finance Department at 360-332-8311. IPL0377474 Oct 15 2026