Snohomish County Proposition No. 2 - Prioritize Funding of Budget Stabilization Funds
What does this measure do?
Supports: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction
Snohomish County's charter would require two budget reserve funds, the second only for emergencies or severe financial disruption, with spending from either needing four of five council votes and a refill plan. The county would keep protected emergency savings, with public reports on their use.
Read the official ballot measure
Proposed by: Snohomish County Charter Review Commission (2026)
A 15-member commission that reviews the county charter (its basic rulebook). It looked at 25 ideas and sent five to voters, who must approve any charter change.
Source: heraldnet.com
A YES vote means
The charter adds the two reserve funds, limits on their use, the four-vote rule, and public reports.
A NO vote means
The charter's current rules on budget reserves stay.
No financial records found for this ballot measure.
Sources: snohomishcountywa.gov2
Source: snohomishcountywa.gov